Reference Materials

 

D’Aulaire, Ingri, and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire.  D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths.  Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1992.  192 pages.  Nonfiction.

The classic children’s book about Greek mythology.  From the mighty titans to the celebrated pantheon of gods and goddesses, it is all here!

Kimmel, Eric A.  The McElderry Book of Greek Myths.  Illustrated by Pep Montserrat.  Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2008.  112 pages.  Nonfiction.

Get drawn into the mythological action through the stories as well as the amazing illustrations.  From Prometheus to Perseus--learn about the enchanting legends of twelve famous Greek figures.

Athena's Wisdom:  Consult either of these books to read concise tales about popular Greek characters.  D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths is considered a classic text, covering the entire pantheon of Greek gods and goddesses, starting with Cronus and the titans.  The sections of the book are broken down by character and the text is accompanied by memorable illustrations.  Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire actually won a Caldecott for their illustrations in another book!

The McElderry Book of Greek Myths includes the following myths: Prometheus, Pandora’s Box, Persephone and Hades, Echo and Narcissus, Arachne, Pygmalion and Galatea, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Orpheus and Eurydice, Jason and the Golden Fleece, Daedalus and Icarus, Theseus and the Minotaur, and Perseus and Medusa.  Each myth is accompanied by bold illustrations.  The text in The McElderry Book of Greek Myths is slightly less challenging than the text in D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths.