D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths

D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths [Paperback]

  • Author by D'Aulaire, Ingri
  • Joint Author by D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin

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Editorial Reviews

Mighty Zeus, with his fistful of thunderbolts, Athena, goddess of wisdom, Helios the sun, greedy King Midas--here are gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Greece brought to life in the myths that have inspired great literature and art throughout the ages. Illustrations throughout.

From Publisher

"For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."-- "Horn Book."

"The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."-- "The New York Times."

Quote Reviews

  • Re-issue of this beautifully illustrated, oversized book retelling the Greek myths.
  • "For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."--"Horn Book.
    "The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."--"The New York Times.

    "From the Hardcover edition.

  • " For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."
    --"Horn Book,"
    " The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."
    --"The New York Times,"
  • "For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."
    --"Horn Book,"
    "The drawings...are excellent and excitingly evocative."
    --"The New York Times,"
Product Detail
ISBN: 0440406943
EAN: 9780440406945
Media: Book
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Publication Date: 03-1992
Language: English
Pages: 192
Dimensions: 12.18 x 8.82 x 0.54
Weight: 1.60
Lexile Level: 1070
Categories:
Audience Age: 09 ~ 12
Audience Grade: 04 ~ 07
Illustrated