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"The Greek myths are the founding narratives of Western civilization: to understand them is to know the origins of philosophy, literature, art, science, law, and more. Indeed, as Luc Ferry shows in this masterful book, they remain a great store of wisdom, as relevant to our lives today as ever before. No mere legends or clichés ("Herculean task," "Pandora's box," "Achilles heel," etc.), these classic stories offer profound and manifold lessons, providing...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
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English
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Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they weren't all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks believed watched over them.
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"Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths--stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. This legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes new life into beloved tales. From Persephone's pomegranate seeds to Prometheus's fire, from devious divine schemes to immortal love affairs, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in each story and reveals its relevance for our own time. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths,...
4) Athena
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
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English
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Athena was the Greek goddess of war and wisdom. Athena explores the well-known goddess's backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshipped her. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...
5) Poseidon
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
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English
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"Poseidon in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the god of the sea. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that...
6) Ares
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
420L
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English
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"Ares in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the god of war. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will...
7) Hades
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
460L
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English
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"Hades in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the god of the underworld. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts...
8) Zeus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
460L
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English
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"Zeus in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ruler of the Olympian gods. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1020L
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English
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"Discover the exploits of all-powerful Zeus, leader of the Olympians, the mightiest of all the gods. Relive the excitement of the Titanomachy, the colossal War of the Titans. See what motivated the gods and goddesses, and encounter the ultimate winners and losers in Greek mythology's incredible battles." - from back cover.
10) Hades
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
530L
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English
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Learn about the Greek god Hades, including what powers he was said to have and how those powers shaped people's lives.
12) Zeus
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
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English
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Learn about the Greek god Zeus, including what powers he was said to have and how those powers shaped people's lives.
13) Medusa
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670L
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English
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Medusa was a snake-headed monster in Greek mythology. Medusa explores this creature's backstory and how her use in artwork has changed over time.
14) Poseidon
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
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English
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Learn about Poseidon, including what powers he was said to have and how those powers shaped people's lives.
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English
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Chronicles the transformations of the Greek gods throughout history, evaluating their changing characters, stories and symbolic relevance in a variety of cultures spanning the ancient world through the Renaissance era.
"The gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just plain silly. Yet for all their foibles and flaws, they proved to be tough survivors,...
16) Mythologica
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[2019]
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"Uncover the lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, Earth-dwelling mortals, and terrifying monsters as we journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, this is the perfect introduction to 50 of the most exciting characters of ancient Greek mythology" --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
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English
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"It's time for two gods of war to clash! The Norse god Odin is the Allfather and the god of war. He uses his wisdom to guide him in combat strategy. Meanwhile, Ares, the Greek god of war, uses his brute strength and fighting skills to be an unstoppable force in battle. If these two gods faced off on the battlefield, who would come out on top?" --
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
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English
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"Get ready for a battle to rule the underworld! The Greek god Hades is the king of the underworld and has power over the souls of the dead. But the Egyptian god Anubis also claims to rule the underworld and protect people's souls. If these two ancient gods battled it out one-on-one, who would come out on top?" --
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