{"product_id":"explore-greek-myths-with-25-great-projects-paperback","title":"Explore Greek Myths!: With 25 Great Projects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnita Yasuda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMike Crosier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchitecture, democracy, the Olympics--the modern world owes a lot to the ancient Greeks! In \u003ci\u003eExplore Greek Myths! With 25 Great Projects\u003c\/i\u003e, readers embark on a fascinating journey to explore the myths that infused ancient Greek culture, civilization, and innovation. Readers will learn how these myths, popular more than 3,000 years ago, have provided fundamental support to today's art, architecture, mathematics, science, philosophy, literature, and government. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will read about the adventures of many Greek gods, such as Zeus, who could throw lightning bolts and Athena, who personally protected the city of Athens. Readers will also meet great heroes, including the mighty Heracles, Perseus, who freed a princess chained to a rock, and Odysseus, who battled with a one-eyed giant called a Cyclopes. These characters and creatures serve to both entertain and offer lessons in morality, while also explaining the natural phenomenon that the ancient Greeks had no scientific explanation for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe lively text, surprising fun facts, jokes, and colorful illustrations encourage children to explore Greek mythology and make connections to our modern culture and language. Hands-on activities include making a topographical map of ancient Greece and designing Greek columns, while links to online primary sources encourage readers to explore the topic independently.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnita Yasuda\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than 100 books for children and adults, including \u003ci\u003eExplore Simple Machines!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eExplore Native American Cultures!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAstronomy: Cool Women in Space\u003c\/i\u003e for Nomad Press. She is a member of the Society of Children's Books Writers \u0026amp; Illustrators (SCBWI) and the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP). Anita lives in Huntington Beach, CA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Crosier\u003c\/b\u003e holds an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies. He has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including: \u003ci\u003eEntrepreneurship: Create Your Own Business\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVideo Games: Design and Code Your Own Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClimate Change: Discover How It Impacts Spaceship Earth\u003c\/i\u003e. Mike lives in White River Junction, VT.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 11, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770608156960,"sku":"9781619304505","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1b02d04d95170d4c322174a7b4385a88.webp?v=1780375104","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/explore-greek-myths-with-25-great-projects-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}