Griechisch & Römisch

The flight of Daedalus and Icarus is retold here by Paddy Rockell and Isaac du Toit. Even in the modern day, it helps us understand the importance of knowing our limits, but also our value. This new interpretation of this timeless story brings it to a new audience.

Little Pandora had been given a gift;but the gods warned her never the top to lift.Just one peek inside could release many spellsand were they released, it might not go well.<BR>Little Pandora: There's Still Hope is the fourth book in the Myth Me series. Readers are introduced to mythology and its characters in this clever rhyming story about Pandora and her magical jar.

Da Zeus ai semidei nati dai suoi amori, attraverso i principali attori della guerra di Troia e le grandi tappe del viaggio di Ulisse. Scoprite come questi racconti leggendari, ricchi di aneddoti sorprendenti, siano ancora molto apprezzati e identificatevi con questi eroi, così potenti e ammirevoli quanto vili e spregevoli. Un libro per scoprire il senso nascosto delle leggende più famose della mitologia. Età di lettura: da 7 anni. Das Urheberrecht an bibliographischen und produktbeschreibenden Daten und an den bereitgestellten Bildern liegt bei Informazioni Editoriali, I.E. S.r.l., oder beim Herausgeber oder demjenigen, der die Genehmigung erteilt hat. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

Little Pandora had been given a gift;but the gods warned her never the top to lift.Just one peek inside could release many spellsand were they released, it might not go well.<BR>Little Pandora: There's Still Hope is the fourth book in the Myth Me series. Readers are introduced to mythology and its characters in this clever rhyming story about Pandora and her magical jar.

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Little Athena finds herself on a Wizard of Oz inspired adventure in this first Little Goddess Girls story—part of the Aladdin QUIX line!<BR><BR>After a strange and sparkly storm carries her away from home, Athena finds herself in a land filled with magic, talking animals, and incredible objects with magical powers—the land of Mount Olympus! When Athena arrives, she’s greeted by the talking Owlies and is paired with very special magical sandals—sandals with powers that Medusa, a green, snake-haired girl, wants for herself!<BR> <BR>A glowing goddess (of hearth and home) named Hestia appears and warns Athena that if Medusa gets her snakes on those sandals, she’ll surely use its powers to make trouble for Mount Olympus! But Athena has more important things on her mind—like going back home! Determined to find her way back, Athena heads off on an adventure through the magical landscape of Mount Olympus to try and elude Medusa—and find her way back to the mortal world once and for all with the help of the great and powerful Zeus!

The ninth in a smash hit series of hilarious tales about primary school life from best-selling, award-winning creators! Packed with excellent black and white illustrations, this is the perfect longer read for newly confident readers.<BR><BR>Nothing is quite as it seems for Izzy and her friends, and the drama is always off the scale!<BR><BR>Izzy LOVES all the stories the Ancient Greeks told! She can't wait to tell her friends about Icarus, who was a TOTAL NUMPTY, and the Trojan Horse, which ended a war and wasn't even REAL!<BR><BR>So pull up a plinth and enjoy all the DRAMA of the original Greek myths, as told by Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham, in collaboration with the British Museum. Now with even more SANDALS!<BR><BR>"I can't think of a better, breezier way to introduce your children to these classic stories" - Frank Cottrell Boyce<BR><BR>Have you read these brilliantly funny Izzy and friends adventures?<BR><BR>- Baby Aliens Got My Teacher<BR>- The Spy Who Loved School Dinners - Blue Peter Award Winner 2015<BR>- My Headteacher Is a Vampire Rat - Children's Book Award Winner 2016<BR>- Attack of the Demon Dinner Ladies<BR>- To Wee Or Not To Wee!<BR>- There's a Yeti in the Playground<BR>- There's a Werewolf in my Tent - Lollies Shortlist 2019<BR>- The Phantom Lollipop Man<BR><BR>Praise for Izzy and friends:<BR><BR><BR>"Butchart has enviable comic timing and a shrewd understanding of how primary-aged children think, speak and speculate. Punchy short chapters, genuinely laugh-out-loud humour and Flintham's zany pictures make the series an absolute must." - The Bookseller<BR><BR>"Good jokes and lots of fun, and especially good for reluctant readers." - Sunday Times

Twelve-year-old Richard Tomlin has almost given up on finding his dad. Instead, he focuses all of his energy on being the youngest swimmer ever on his team to qualify for Junior Olympics.But everything changes when his new goggles transport him to the Lost City of Atlantis!Confronting shapeshifters and dark magical forces, Richard channels his inner science geek and the power of positive thinking to stay alive. As he struggles to tame the magic of his goggles, his strong-willed twin, Lucy, finds a way to join him under the sea, and the siblings are thrust into the War of Generations.To win the war—and save the planet—Richard must embrace his role in an ancient prophecy. Problem is, the prophecy appears to predict his own death. So what’s a warrior to do?

Apollo, an awesome god turned awkward mortal, journeys across North America with some demigod friends on his quest to regain Zeus's favor in Book Two of Rick Riordan's uproarious Trials of Apollo series.<BR>"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--Kirkus Reviews- #1 New York Times best-selling series- Rick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 New York Times bestselling series based on mythology- A continuation of the Percy Jackson saga, but it also stands alone- A new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen god- Brings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series- Introduces new demigods- Villains are based on Roman emperors- Features a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestyles- Perfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, tooZeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. <BR>The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous--and frankly, humiliating--trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. <BR>Somewhere in the American Midwest, he and his companions must find the most dangerous Oracle from ancient times: a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again--if it doesn't kill him or drive him insane first. <BR>Standing in Apollo's way is the second member of the evil Triumvirate, a Roman emperor whose love of bloodshed and spectacle makes even Nero look tame.<BR>To survive the encounter, Apollo will need the help of son of Hephaestus Leo Valdez, the now-mortal sorceress Calypso, the bronze dragon Festus, and other unexpected allies--some familiar, some new--from the world of demigods. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . .

Percy Jackson tells you everything you need to know about the Greek Gods, in this companion piece by the global bestselling author Rick Riordan.<BR><BR>Everything you think you know about the Greek Gods is a lie.<BR><BR>In this totally factual retelling of the greatest Greek myths, Percy Jackson walks you through what really happened.<BR><BR>Want to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god's head?<BR><BR>It's all here in black and white. . .narrated by the world's literal saviour, Percy Jackson.<BR><BR><BR>Front cover may vary

"The generation weaned on the Marvel Universe will find much to love in O'Connor's 12-book series." -New York Times<BR><BR>George O'Connor's vibrant, kinetic art brings ancient tales to life in the New York Times Bestselling series Olympians. This fusion of super-hero aesthetics and ancient Greek mythology is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson!<BR><BR>Here's where it all starts: the beginning of everything-the world, the gods, and even humanity. Mighty Kronos, the most terrifying of all the Titans, reigns as the unchallenged tyrant of the cosmos...until his son, the god Zeus, stands up and takes on his own father in a battle intense enough to shatter the universe! Who will emerge triumphant?