Stars of Mythology

From Zeus to Perseus and Ra to Sekhmet, the characters in world mythology still interest audiences and scholars of today. Myths help today's readers understand the culture and time period in which they were told and aid their appreciation of ideas different from their own. In this delightful set, readers are introduced to world mythology through retellings of famous myths in modern, age-appropriate language. Fictional interviews with goddesses, diaries of the heroes, as well as fun facts add even more engagement with this social studies topic.

• Six myths explored in each title
• A mix of illustrations and photographs of historic art and locations give the myths a kid-friendly feel
• Understanding of other cultures' beliefs is a core social studies concept