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Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology Rock!
The gods and goddesses of Greek mythology have inspired painting, sculpture, literature and music, books and movies. Their stories continue to influence Western culture, despite the fact that the civilization that created them disappeared thousands of years ago. Author Michelle M. Houle skillfully weaves together the threads of the gods and goddesses of wars, love affairs, and personal quests for power, as well as their very creation. Each story is complemented by expert commentary written by scholars and specialists on Greek mythology.
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Chinese Mythology Rocks! and Gods and Goddesses in Greek Mythology Rock! are two of the six books released in the Mythology Rocks! series for teens. Each book, focusing on a different culture, contains a map, an introduction with background information about the country of origin, and multiple myths, spanning an average of about four pages per tale. Each book has an appealing, brightly colored cover; nevertheless, the illustrations that appear throughout the book are not as dynamic. The collection of myths chosen for each book provides a good representation of the culture: teens will find them interesting, and perhaps, familiar. Helping to solidify the readers' understanding of each section, there is a short question-and-answer guide that breaks down key points, as well as a commentary section that has related quotes from notable experts in the field.
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6-7 IL
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6-12+ GRL
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