Adventures of the Greek Heroes

by Anne M. Wiseman, Witold T. Mars (Illustrator), Mollie McLean

Overview

These timeless stories about mighty Hercules, fearless Jason, and creepy-crawly Medusa have been told for generations. The world’s secrets are revealed through magical mythological tales of amazing people, animals, and places—and these stories are sure to charm and excite readers who like fantastic and fun adventures.

Perfect for the younger reader, Adventures of the Greek Heroes is a wonderful introduction to the rousing and rollicking world of Greek myths.

This exciting collection includes the adventures of Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, Orpheaus, Meleager, and the Argonauts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395137147
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/01/1972
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	1,137,882
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.56(d)
Lexile:	620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 12 Years

About the Author

Witold T. Mars (1908-1985) was a renowned Polish-American painter and illustrator.

Editorial Reviews

"This is the authors' answer to the need they found in their teaching experience for easy versions of Greek hero tales, and the result is most successful . . . vigorous and appealing. Included are Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, Orpheus, Meleager, and Jason." School Library Journal, Starred —

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