Athena: Greek Goddess of Wisdom and War

by Heather E. Schwartz, Alessandra Fusi (Illustrator)

Overview

The story of Greek mythology's goddess of wisdom and war lives on in empowering, high-interest narrative text. Core legends journey through Athena's fierce and clever achievements from the Trojan war to her contest with Poseidon. Her use of brains over brawn fosters both war victories and cultural advancements. Fascinating myths also uncover Athena's past, detailing her creation and how she fits into the family of deities. Further explore Athena's role in Greek culture through her signature powers, weapons, and attire. Additional facts and historical information connect the goddess's influence through popular culture today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543554526
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Legendary Goddesses
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Heather E. Schwartz writes books for kids from her home in upstate New York. She loves writing because she loves learning new things, brainstorming creative ideas, and moving words around on a page. In her spare time, she runs a website for young writers (WriteintheMiddle.co). She also enjoys baking cookies in fun shapes, throwing holiday parties, walking in the woods, eating cider donuts, and spending time with her family.

Table of Contents

Goddess of war-and more — Her family tree — Athena in action — Ready for battle — Celebrating Athena — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Index.

Interviews

High interest narrative telling of stories behind popular Greek Goddesses, Written and designed to meet needs and interests of struggle girl readers, Engaging narrative, vibrant photos and illustrations, sidebars, infographics, and facts, Nonfiction presentation of a single goddess per title while most stories are often told in collections or graphic novel formats, Features the goddess’s family tree in an infographic, Sidebars, fact boxes, and infographics expand on information related to ancient Greece and the goddesses