Retellings of the ancient Greek myths, arranged in four sections: the Gods, Nature Myths, Demigods, and Fables. Includes a brief section on words from the Greek myths which are part of the English language.

Recounts how the Greeks used a wooden horse to win the Trojan War.

Tells the story of Hades, son of Cronus and god of the underworld.

Describes the gods, goddesses, and mythical animals that figure in the novels of Rick Riordan, including the Heroes of Olympus series and the stories about Percy Jackson.

Introduces the Greek goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, who had no mother or father, but arose from the sea.

Retells fifteen classic Greek myths, from Icarus's legendary flight to Orpheus's trip to the underworld.

"Introduces the Greek god Zeus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods." -- from publisher's website.

Introduces the Greek goddess Athena and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this goddess; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods and goddesses.

The Trojan War is over, and Odysseus longs to return to wife and son on his island kingdom of Ithaca. But between hero and home stands an array of dangers unlike any ever faced by mortal man. On his epic voyage-an adventure so grand and glorious it has become the very symbol for all great journeys-Odysseus must face the monstrous cyclops, escape the enchanting nymph Circe, defy the terrors of Scylla and Charybdis, and descend to the land of the dead....

"Introduces the Roman god Apollo and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods"--Provided by the publisher.