Oh My Gods!: A Look-It-Up Guide to the Gods of Mythology

by Megan E. Bryant

Overview

Love action, deception, romance, power struggles, and more!

Mythlopedia is a series where the superstars of Greek myth meet the modern age—complete with profiles, headshots, and family trees; fascinating sidebars; and irreverent surprises, for readers (Ages 10-14).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781606310588
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2009
Series:	Mythlopedia Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	422,674
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	960L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Megan E. Bryant has been writing stories and collecting miniatures since she was a little girl. Megan has written dozens of books for kids, but The Tiny Geniuses is the first time she's been able to combine her passion for storytelling with her love of little things. She lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with her family.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 5-8–Fans of the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series (Hyperion) will enjoy this witty assortment of profiles from Greek mythology. Each work begins with a quick description of the meaning and purpose of mythology as well as its current allusions from Valentine’s Day to Nike shoes. Then, readers are introduced to the wondrous array of monsters, mortals, gods, beasts, heroes, and goddesses, ranging from Aphrodite to Zeus, in four to six informative pages each. Features include a one-column resumé that lists “Divine Powers,” “Attributes,” and “Top 10 Things to Know about Me” for each subject and a running footer that encapsulates his or her “Family, Flings, Friends, and Foes.” Eye-catching fonts and full-color reproductions and cartoon illustrations accompany the fascinating descriptions and provide an excellent framework for understanding the Greek pantheon. While some of the jokes take corny to a new level, these books are guaranteed to garner the attention of mythophiles.

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