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Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary

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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Lynn CurleeSeries:Lynn Curlee Wonders of the WorldAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2008-03-04Pages:40
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Atheneum Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9781416914532ISBN-10:1416914536UPC:9781416914532Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Social ScienceBook Topic:Folklore & MythologySize:10.18 x 11.37 x 0.49 inchesWeight:1.21Product ID:SC4RH5KRA9
Tales about proud gods and goddesses, fabulous creatures, ferocious beasts, and brave heroes from the world of Greek mythology have captured the imaginations of readers, young and old, for centuries. Now see them brought to life like never before, as acclaimed author and artist Lynn Curlee turns his brush to a subject that is unlike any other to create a work of boundless creativity and beauty.

From the fierce Chimera, who is part lion, goat, and serpent; to the magnificent Phoenix that rises from its own ashes; to the story of Jason and the Golden Fleece; to the legend of Perseus and the Gorgon Medusa; to the noble winged horse, Pegasus; to Cerberus, the three-headed watchdog of Hades, Mr. Curlee explores the characters of the myths and legends that have been told and retold for thousands of years.
i> brings to life a world where lowly mortals can either be favored or destroyed by powerful gods and goddesse and where kings and queens must bow down before Zeus and his brethren. It is a place where nymphs and centaurs roam to the music of Pan's flute and the hungry Cyclops and Minotaur lurk in the shadows -- a magical place of love, danger, and imagination.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Atheneum Books for Young ReadersISBN-13:9781416914532ISBN-10:1416914536UPC:9781416914532Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Social ScienceBook Topic:Folklore & MythologySize:10.18 x 11.37 x 0.49 inchesWeight:1.21Product ID:SC4RH5KRA9
Lynn Curlee was educated as an art historian and worked as a fine artist for many years before he began to make children's books. Three of his books, Capital, Liberty, and Rushmore, were chosen by the Barbara Bush Literacy Campaign as their Book of the Year in three consecutive years. Mr. Curlee has won numerous awards for his work, including but not limited to a Robert F. Sibert Honor Book (Brooklyn Bridge), Orbis Pictus Award (Rushmore), ALA Notable Books for Children (Liberty), and Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (Parthenon). His other books include Ballpark, Trains, Mythological Creatures, and Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. He lives in Norwich, Connecticut, with his partner and two Great Danes. Find out more on Instagram @LynnCurlee.
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

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