Each title in this beautiful series contains six sumptuously illustrated tales from Greek mythology. The stories recount the exciting exploits of the Olympian gods and goddesses, their romances, and their battles. It includes stories of brave heroes and the magical creatures, from giants to gorgons, that they encounter on their travels. Retold in engaging, age-appropriate prose for younger readers, these action-packed adventures will entertain young readers and supplement curriculum-based learning on ancient Greek culture. The book contains a glossary, as well as an introduction explaining the origins of Greek myths. Supplements school curriculum in social studies and language arts. This lavishly illustrated collection features the stories of Zeus and the Olympians, Aphrodite and Hephaestus, Apollo and the Lyre, Artemis and Orion, Persephone and Hades, and Athena and Poseidon. These timeless stories recount the creation of the gods and goddesses, and their adventures, romances, andfeudss with each other.