Greece! Rome! Monsters!
Greece! Rome! Monsters! by John Harris, published by Getty Publications in 2002, is a vibrant exploration of mythological creatures designed for young readers. This first edition spans 48 pages and features engaging retellings of twenty creepy creatures, including harpies and Medusa, all presented with lively illustrations by Calef Brown. The book invites readers to experience these updated versions of classic myths in a fun and accessible way.
In addition to the imaginative stories, Greece! Rome! Monsters! includes a bonus pronunciation guide and a pop quiz, encouraging interaction and engagement with the material. The combination of art and storytelling makes this book a unique resource for those interested in folklore and mythology, while also appealing to fans of humorous stories and graphic novels. This edition is suitable for children and adults alike, providing a delightful way to encounter legendary figures from ancient tales.
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Everybody’s heard of a centaur, but not everyone has seen a blue centaur dressed to head out to a disco! He’s one of the updated mythological creatures who populate Greece! Rome! Monsters!.
This book presents twenty creepy creatures–from harpies to Medusa herself to the fire-breathing Chimera–in jazzy retellings by John Harris, with eye-popping illustrations by Southern California illustrator Calef Brown. Together, the words and pictures provide children (and grownups!) with close encounters of the mythological kind. Includes a bonus pronunciation guide and a pop quiz that will test to see if young readers have really been paying attention.
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