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Poseidon
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Is the fifth book in the. Series. This book is the story of Poseidon and his fearsome children the Cyclops Polyphemos and Theseus, who vanquished the Minotaur. Why does the god of the sea’s reach extend so far inland? Learn more about powerful Poseidon and his greatest feats. Purchase at Macmillan.com. 1 Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus divide up the cosmos by drawing lots. Was this the best way to do this? Was there another way they could have done it? What is monstrous about Polyphemos? This Reader’s Theater ...
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Ares
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Ares: God of War. Is the seventh book in the. Series. This book tells the exciting story of the Trojan War, and the Gods’ interference in this epic battle. War-lover Ares butts heads with Athena, goddess of military victory and their conflict will have repercussions for generations to come. Purchase at Macmillan.com. Add Art or Add Text. 1 Who do you like better, Ares or Athena? Who would you rather meet? Who do you think you are more similar to? 2 Why do you think that Zeus dislikes Ares so much?
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Zeus
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Zeus: King of the Gods. Is the first book in. A graphic novel series from First Second that retells the Greek myths. This book is the story of how the ancient Greeks believed the world came into being, as well as the childhood and ascendancy of Zeus, who became the King of the Gods. From the first glimmer of existence to the world over which the gods on Mount Olympus reigned see it all in. Zeus: King of Gods. Purchase at Macmillan.com. Add Art or Add Text. Reader’s Theater Zeus: King of the Gods. So much...
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Learn About George O'Connor
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George O’Connor’s first graphic novel,. Journey Into Mohawk Country. Used as its sole text the actual historical journal of the seventeenth-century Dutch trader Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert, and told the true story of how New York almost wasn’t. He followed that up with. The first graphic novel written by playwright Adam Rapp, a dark dystopian view of a society’s collapse as intimately viewed by four lost souls. Now he has brought his attention to. Kapow, Sally and the Some-Thing.
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Aphrodite
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Aphrodite: Goddess of Love. Is the sixth book in the. Series. This is the story of Aphrodite and the powerful sway she holds over Mount Olympus and the mortal realm. Why is Aphrodite said to be the oldest of all gods, and how did she come to be? Learn this and more, and meet her famous son, Eros, in. Purchase at Macmillan.com. Add Art or Add Text. 2 Paris chose Aphrodite to win the golden apple of Eris. Who would you have chosen, and why? Who else do you think would be an awful guest?
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Hera
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Hera: The Goddess and her Glory. Is the third book in the. Series. This book tells the story of Hera’s greatest moments, including her marriage to Zeus, her ascension to the throne of Mount Olympus, and Heracles’ twelve labors. Meet Hera before she became Zeus’ queen, and discover all of the problems that come along with being the queen of the Gods. Purchase at Macmillan.com. Watch out for lightning bolts and giant snakes when answering this question.). Is it fair that Zeus keeps cheating on Hera? What o...
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Hades
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Hades: Lord of the Dead. Is the fourth book in the. Series. This is the story of Hades, the powerful king of the Underworld, and how he met his wife, Persephone. Brother to Zeus and Poseidon, Hades has always been a little bit different. Learn about how he became king of the Underworld, and why this dark place is his realm. Purchase at Macmillan.com. Add Art or Add Text. 1 Hades is in love with Kore, so he kidnaps her to the Underworld. Is this an appropriate way to let someone know you like them? 7 Very...
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Athena
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Is the second book in the. Series. This is the story of one of the most powerful of the Greek goddesses, Athena. She is the goddess of wisdom, peace, warfare, strategy, handcrafts, and reason. Learn of her origins and read about her greatest victories. Purchase at Macmillan.com. Add Art or Add Text. The following pages are lacking a crucial element some don’t have art, while others don’t have text. Add your own art and text to tell the story, or a story of your own. Far away in Greece towered Mount Olymp...
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The Olympians Series
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In OLYMPIANS, author & illustrator George O’Connor draws from primary documents to reconstruct and retell classic Greek myths. But these stories aren’t sedate, scholarly works. They’re action-packed, fast-paced, high-drama adventures, with monsters, romance, and not a few huge explosions. O’Connor’s vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to undeniable life, in a perfect fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology. Zeus: King of the Gods. Is the first book in. Zeus: King of Gods. Series...
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Great Kid Books: 01/01/2015 - 02/01/2015
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Thursday, January 29, 2015. 2015 Mock Newbery discussions at Emerson, part 7: OUR WINNERS! It's been an exciting journey with our students, reading and discussing what they think the most distinguished books for children have been in 2014. My students know their voices and opinions are valued- and that's made a huge difference to them. But even more than that, they've had a great time sharing their ideas with each other. Please see below for full details! Students passionately argued that The Crossover.
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