The MacMillan Book of Greek Gods and Heroes
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Book Overview
The myths of ancient Grece--the triumphs of the gods on lofty Mount Olympus and the deeds of the heroes on Earth--are some of the most exciting stories ever told. This collection offers young readers... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0689718748
ISBN13:9780689718748
Release Date:September 1994
Publisher:Aladdin Paperbacks
Length:184 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.4" x 11.0"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Fun and educational
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I took a college World Mythology course over the summer and my 5 and 7 year olds were interested in the pictures in my textbooks. Striking while the iron was hot, so to speak, I ordered them this book to study along with mom. It was fun for me to read as well as enjoying and understandable for them. This book was a great choice.
Children like this book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
My children (ages 5-10) love this book. I have also read from this book to hospitalized teenagers; when I read Oedipus I finished the story and heard a chorus of "read it again!"I noticed that some of the reviews posted here say that this book is unsuitable for children, but I wonder if the reviewers actually tried reading the book to them.
Best introduction to its subject that I know of
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
When one is trying to get a basic overall grasp of Greek mythology, it can be an overwhelming and formidable subject, and one can be at a loss for the best place to start. Most books I've found either give too much detail too fast or else are hit-and-miss selections that don't give a very comprehensive introduction. If that's been your experience too, this book could be an excellent solution to your problem. It gives a highly readable thorough introduction without overwhelming you with details. As an introduction to or review of Greek mythology, it is therefore highly recommendable. Although probably aimed primarily at children, I suppose grown-ups too, if not already expert on the subject, won't find it too elementary.
Highly recommended
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
My seven-year-old daughter loves this book. The language and illustrations are just right for a first introduction to this subject, but not babyish at all. We are taking turns reading each story. She thinks it's like a soap opera.
The most readable anthology of Greek mythology.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
While selecting books for an elementary school gifted and talented program, I think I scanned virtually every book of Greek mythology that has been published. I selected this book for my program as the most interesting and readable book. Alice Low writes in a clear style and systematically introduces the Greek gods and heroes while also making references to the other stories. Too many books on this topic are written in old-fashioned language that discourages the reader. Most other books fail to link the various stories to one another, leaving the reader feeling a bit disjointed. Low interweaves the tales, which gives a smooth narrative flow. The fact that 10-year-old children became enthusiastic about Greek mythology demonstrates the value of this book.
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