The tyrant Dionysius allows a young boy, Damon, to be imprisoned while his condemned best friend, Pythias, goes to his parents' distant home to say good-bye, all the while expressings his doubts to Damon that Pythias will ever return.

Edda, the littlest Valkyrie, leaves the magical land of Asgard to attend school in hopes of making a friend her own age, but she feels like an outcast until she finds her courage and learns that being different makes her special.

Deeply religious, the ancient Greeks honored many gods and goddesses. The ancient Greeks believed these gods and goddesses had great power over the weather and the Earth. But they weren't all-powerful, and they had flaws. From Zeus to Athena, read about the family of gods and goddesses that the ancient Greeks believed watched over them.

Rescuing Dana from the underworld after making a dangerous pact with Hades, Owen, John, and Sydney tackle mythological Cyclopes who have taken over the power plant in Owen's hometown with the intention of building a monster army.

Take a journey to ancient Rome and learn about some of the most exciting figures in Roman mythology. Full-color illustrations bring each god or goddess to life while readers discover their characteristics, responsibilities, and tales of triumph and defeat. A detailed family tree at the back of the book helps young readers see the connections and relationships Roman gods and goddesses have with each other, while an introductory chart with phonetic...

Introduces the Greek god Hades and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction...

Introduces the Greek goddess Aphrodite and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this goddess; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index,...

Some myths are so enduring that they've lasted thousands of years. While people once used them to explain natural phenomena, they continue to entertain, inspire, and fascinate. This high-interest book offers readers information about intriguing mythical tales and characters from many different cultures, including lore from the ancient Greek, Roman, Japanese, and Indian peoples. Beautiful artwork accompanies the accessible text, which supports the...

Introduces the Greek god Eros and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction...

What makes a legend a legend? A bit of truth and a bit of entertaining fiction! That's how legends have lasted through generations, and sometimes for thousands of years. Robin Hood, King Arthur, and young George Washington all make an appearance in this informative book, which offers details about legendary stories as well as information about why they're considered legends. Readers will also learn about urban legends and consider if they have legends-in-the-making...