Z Is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781585363414)

Whose face launched a thousand ships? Who dropped an apple to win a race? What creature has the head of a woman, the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and always wakes up on the wrong side of the bed? The Oracle knows and so will young readers after they encounter the strange creatures, exotic gods, and exciting stories in Z is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet. Human endeavors are often at odds with the whims and the will and the ways of the gods. Although they're up in Olympus without any cares, they just can't stop meddling in human affairs. Helen Wilbur, who wrote the lively M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet, brings the same wit and wisdom to explaining Greek mythology. Colorful, entertaining artwork from Victor Juhasz, the illustrator behind D is for Democracy and R is for Rhyme, keeps pace with the lively subject matter.Former librarian Helen L. Wilbur has been enchanted with Greek mythology all her life. She has a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago and a master's degree in library science from Columbia University. Helen also authored M is for Meow: A Cat Alphabet. She lives in New York City. Victor Juhasz's clients include TIME, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Warner Books. He also illustrated D is for Democracy: A Citizen's Alphabet; R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet; Everyone Counts: A Citizen's Number Book; and H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet. He lives in the New York Berkshires region.

Author: Helen L. Wilbur
ISBN-10: 1585363413
ISBN-13: 9781585363414
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Language: English
Published: 01/16/2008
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 10.09h x 11.17w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 120746 / Z Is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2008 pg. 176
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 404 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 404 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw