Introduces children to the gods, people and beliefs of ancient Greek myths.

"I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven."—R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved classic collection of Greek mythology. Now updated with a new cover and an afterword featuring never-before-published drawings from the sketchbook of Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, plus an essay about their life and work and photos from the family achive. In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology—and continues to enthrall young readers. Here are the greats of ancient Greece—gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters—as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today. No other volume of Greek mythology has inspired as many young readers as this timeless classic. Both adults and children alike will find this book a treasure for years to come.

Text and illustrations by Caldecott winners Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire depict the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece.

Thematic unit about the contributions Greek civilization has made to the world. Students experience aspects of the culture and study mythology.

SneakerBlossom Study Guides are Christian, Classical, Versatile, and Affordable. They can be used from 3rd grade through high school. This is the Complete edition for "D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths" by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire. It includes comprehension and discussion/essay questions at the front for the student; questions and answers at the back for the teacher. It also includes character and place indexing. SneakerBlossom Study Guides for "D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths" also come in the following editions: Answer Key (comprehension and discussion/essay questions and answers; print and digital formats); Relaxed Workbook (comprehension questions with multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank answers; print only); Studious Workbook (comprehension questions with space for the student's answers; print only); Scholarly Workbook (comprehension and discussion/essay questions; print only); and Questions Only (comprehension and discussion/essay questions; digital only). All editions include character and place indexing.

Atticus the Storyteller is determined to take part in the great Storytelling Festival near Troy. He leaves his family in Crete and sets off on a year-long journey round Greece with his donkey, Melissa; and wherever he goes he tells his favourite myths to anyone who'll listen. The 100 myths include all the favourites, such as the wanderings of Odysseus, the labours of Heracles, the stories of King Midas, Daedalus and Icarus, and Theseus and the Minotaur. Atticus's journey takes the reader to all the sites of the myths and gives a captivating glimpse of how life was lived in Ancient Greece. This is an unparalleled introduction to the Greek myths for younger children, excitingly told, wonderful to read aloud, and illustrated on every opening with lively, engaging, colourful pictures full of authentic detail. In Orion's tradition of extra-large great-value story books, this is an outstandingly good resource for every family.

The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.