Greek Mythology (ABDO)

Hades was the Greek god of the underworld. Hades explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks treated him with respect.

Pegasus was a winged horse in Greek mythology. Pegasus explores how this creature helped heroes on their quests and how the Greeks believed his image got written into the stars.

Zeus was the king of the gods. He ruled over the sky and controlled the weather. Zeus explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks worshiped him.

Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, horses, and earthquakes. Poseidon explores the well-known god's backstory and why the ancient Greeks worshiped him.

Centaurs were half-human and half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. Centaur explores the purpose these wild, rowdy creatures had in Greek stories.

Artemis was the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. Artemis explores the well-known goddess' backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshiped her. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Athena was the Greek goddess of war and wisdom. Athena explores the well-known goddess's backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshiped her.

Medusa was a snake-headed monster in Greek mythology. Medusa explores this creature's backstory, and how her use in artwork has changed over time.