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Greek Mythology
Contributor(s): Jennings, Ken (Author), Lowery, Mike (Illustrator)

ISBN: 1442473304 ISBN-13: 9781442473300
Publisher: Little Simon

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2014
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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders

Dewey: 398.209

LCCN: 2013009833

Age Level: 8-10

Grade Level: 3-5

Lexile Measure: 1060(Not Available)

Series: Ken Jennings Junior Genius Guides

Physical Information: 0.6" H x 4.9" W x 7.5" L (0.50 lbs) 160 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - Greece

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents

Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 165621
Reading Level: 7.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:
Unleash your inner genius and become a master of mythology with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

With this Junior Genius Guide to Greek mythology, you'll become an expert and wow your friends and teachers with all the best ancient stories: how Prometheus outsmarted the gods, how Achilles's heel led to his death, and how we mere mortals always seem to get mixed up in so many misadventures. With great illustrations, cool trivia, and fun quizzes to test your knowledge, this guide will have you on your way to whiz-kid status in no time!

Contributor Bio(s): Jennings, Ken: - Ken Jennings grew up in Seoul, South Korea, where he became a daily devotee of the quiz show Jeopardy! In 2004, he successfully auditioned for a spot on the show and went on an unprecedented seventy-four game victory streak worth $2.52 million. Jennings's book Brainiac, about his Jeopardy! adventures, was a critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, as were his follow-up books Maphead and Because I Said So! He is also the author of Planet Funny. Jennings lives in Seattle with his wife Mindy and two children.Lowery, Mike: - Mike Lowery is an illustrator and fine artist whose work has been seen in galleries and publications internationally. Mike is the illustrator of Moo Hoo and Ribbit Rabbit by Candace Ryan; The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray; and the Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder novels by Jo Nesbø. Currently he is a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with a lovely German frau, Katrin, and his super genius daughter, Allister. Visit him at MikeLowery.com.

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