Percy Jackson’s origin story is rooted in the bedtime stories Rick Riordan created for his son Haley, who was diagnosed with dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Riordan told the Guardian that Haley hated school so much that he’d crawl under the dining room table to cry and refused to do homework.
Although Haley was a reluctant reader, he was taken with Greek myths, so his father made myths into bedtime stories. When Riordan had run through all the myths he knew, Haley suggested making up new ones. And so Percy Jackson was born as a twelve-year old with dyslexia and ADHD who discovers that he is the son of the god Poseidon and therefore a demigod. At Camp Half-Blood—a summer camp for demigods—he meets the friends who will share his adventures through the years, ranging from battling monsters and mythological enemies to getting letters of recommendation for college.
Today Percy’s story encompasses three series and has been filmed for television. The books are part of a media franchise, the Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, which includes the TV shows, a video game and a Broadway musical.
Rick Riordan has written novels grounded in other mythologies. One series follows the trials of Magnus Chase, a demigod whose lineage comes from the Norse god Frey. In the Kane Chronicles, two siblings find out they are descended from powerful magicians and must do battle with the gods of ancient Egypt. Riordan has also compiled several related collections of short stories that expand the adventures of his characters but are not part of any series. This minibibliography puts the various series in order and pairs each with its related books.
All of Rick Riordan’s books take place in the same world, with Percy and his friends appearing or being mentioned in the other series. But throughout the books a lot of ground is covered geographically and mythologically. The myths of Greece, Rome, Egypt and Scandinavia span hundreds of miles and thousands of years. For those who want to know more, there is a section of children’s books about Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Norse myths.
All titles in this minibibliography can be requested from your local cooperating library. The digital titles can be downloaded through BARD, the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download website. Contact your local cooperating library to register for BARD. Registered users can also download titles on iOS and Android devices using the BARD Mobile app. To find your local cooperating library, go to www.loc.gov/nls/find-your-library or call toll-free 888-NLS-READ (888-657-7323).
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Books by Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
For grades 5-8
The Lightning Thief
Upstate New York, 2005. Sixth-grader Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon and a mortal mother, attends a summer camp for demigods. After Percy angers Zeus, his friends Grover, a satyr, and Annabeth, daughter of Athena, join him to resolve the problem. 2005.
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The Sea of Monsters
Upstate New York, 2006. Seventh-grader Percy, son of Poseidon and a mortal, learns that Camp Half-Blood is in danger. He and his friends undertake a perilous journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their beloved camp. 2006.
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The Titan’s Curse
When the goddess Artemis goes missing, she is believed to have been kidnapped. And now it’s up to Percy and his friends to find out what happened. Who is powerful enough to kidnap a goddess? They must find Artemis before the winter solstice, when her influence on the Olympian Council could swing an important vote on the war with the titans. Not only that, but first Percy will have to solve the mystery of a rare monster that Artemis was hunting when she disappeared—a monster rumored to be so powerful it could destroy Olympus forever. 2007.
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The Battle of the Labyrinth
Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse. Time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos’s army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. 2008.
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The Last Olympian
While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it’s up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time. 2009.
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The Chalice of the Gods
"Percy Jackson’s hope for a normal senior year is shattered as the gods present him with three quests, beginning with the retrieval of Zeus’s goblet, in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation for college." — Provided by publisher. Commercial audiobook. 2023.
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The Demigod Files
How do you handle an encounter with Medusa on the New Jersey interstate? What’s the best way to take down a minotaur? Become an expert on everything in Percy’s world with this must-have guide to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Complete with interviews, puzzles, games, and original short stories by Rick Riordan. Commercial audiobook. For grades 4-7. 2009.
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Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods
Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, explains how the world was created and then provides a who’s who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus, from the perspective of the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Commercial audiobook. For grades 3-6. 2014.
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Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes
"Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy. – Provided by publisher. Commercial audiobook. For grades 3-6. 2015.
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Heroes of Olympus
For grades 4-7
The Lost Hero
Jason, Piper, and Leo, three friends from a school for juvenile delinquents, find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods. The trio begins a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth. 2010.
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The Son of Neptune
Demigod Percy Jackson, still suffering from amnesia, and his new friends from Camp Jupiter, Hazel and Frank, go on a quest to free Thanatos. But their bigger task is to unite the Greek and Roman camps to fulfill the Prophecy of Seven. 2011.
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The Mark of Athena
While Camp Jupiter prepares for war, Annabeth and her friends travel in the Argo II to Rome, though they worry their armored ship will appear threatening. Annabeth also has more personal concerns, including the impending prophecy and a reunion with Percy. Will he have changed? 2012.
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The House of Hades
As Percy and Annabeth fall endlessly toward Tartarus, Hazel and the crew of Argo II race to rescue them. They must find the House of Hades to open the Doors of Death—and then seal off the goddess Gaea's forces in the Underworld. 2013.
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The Blood of Olympus
The Greek and Roman demigods must prevent the Earth Mother, Gaea, from waking and, at the same time, stop war from breaking out at Camp Half-Blood. However, one of the seven demigods must die in order to defeat Gaea. 2014.
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The Demigod Diaries
What dangers do runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face on their way to Camp Half-Blood? Are Percy and Annabeth up to the task of rescuing stolen goods from a fire-breathing giant who doesn't take kindly to intruders? Four short stories plus original art, interviews, puzzles, and games, reveal new insights into the world of Percy Jackson and the other heroes of Olympus. 2012.
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Trials of Apollo
For grades 5-8
The Hidden Oracle
How do you punish an immortal? By making him human. After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favor. But Apollo has many enemies—gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood. 2016.
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The Dark Prophecy
Zeus 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. 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 do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous—and frankly, humiliating—trials at Camp Half-Blood, Apollo must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he's gaining in new friendships. 2017.
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The Burning Maze
The Greek god Apollo is still in the persona of ungifted human teenager Lester Papadopoulos. Now Lester and his demigod friends must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor—and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles—somewhere in the American Southwest. But the longer he stays mortal, the weaker he grows . . . and the less confident that he will be able to regain his place on Mount Olympus. 2018.
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The Tyrant's Tomb
In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying. It's not easy being Apollo, especially when you've been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. Now his journey takes him to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. Hazel, Reyna, Frank, Tyson, Ella and many other old friends will need Apollo's aid to survive the onslaught. Unfortunately, the answer to their salvation lies in the forgotten tomb of a Roman ruler . . . someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced. 2019.
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The Tower of Nero
Will the Greek god Apollo, cast down to earth in the pathetic moral form of a teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, finally regain his place on Mount Olympus? Lester's demigod friends at Camp Jupiter just helped him survive attacks from bloodthirsty ghouls, an evil Roman king and his army of the undead, and the lethal emperors Caligula and Commodus. Now the former god and his demigod master Meg must follow a prophecy uncovered by Ella the harpy. Lester's final challenge will be at the Tower of Nero, back in New York. Will Meg have a last showdown with her father? Will this helpless form of Apollo have to face his arch nemesis, Python? Who will be on hand at Camp Half-Blood to assist? These questions and more will be answered in this book that all demigods are eagerly awaiting. 2020.
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Stand alone sequel to The Tower of Nero
The Sun and the Star
by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
"Nico, the son of Hades, and his boyfriend Will, the son of Apollo, travel to Tartarus, the deepest, darkest part of the Underworld as they attempt to rescue an old friend. As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo has been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing his friend Jason during the trials of Apollo. But there is a ray of sunshine in his life—literally: his boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo. Together the two demigods can overcome any obstacle or foe. At least, that's been the case so far . . . Now Nico is being plagued by a voice calling out to him from Tartarus, the lowest part of the Underworld. He thinks he knows who it is: a reformed Titan named Bob whom Percy and Annabeth had to leave behind when they escaped Hades's realm. Nico's dreams and Rachel Dare's latest prophecy leave little doubt in Nico's mind that Bob is in some kind of trouble. Nico has to go on this quest, whether Mr. D and Chiron like it or not. And of course Will insists on coming with. But can a being made of light survive in the darkest part of the world? And what does the prophecy mean that Nico will have to 'leave something of equal value behind?'" – Provided by publisher. Commercial audiobook. 2023.
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Spanish language
Heroes of Olympus
For grades 4-7
Marrakesh titles translated by Ignacio Gómez Calvo
El Héroe Perdido
Cuando Jason despierta, sabe que algo va muy mal. Está en un autobús camino de un campamento para chicos problemáticos. Y le acompañan Piper, una muchacha (bastante guapa, por cierto) que dice que es su novia, y el que parece ser su mejor amigo, Leo. Pero él no recuerda nada: ni quién es ni cómo ha llegado allí.
Jason, Piper and Leo, three students from a school for "bad kids," find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods and begin a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth herself.
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El Hijo de Neptuno
¿A qué juegan los dioses del Olimpo? Gaia, la madre Tierra, está despertando a un ejército de monstruos para acabar con la humanidad, y ellos se entretienen mareando a los semidioses, los únicos que pueden derrotar sus perversos planes. Ahora han mandado a Percy al campamento Júpiter casi sin recuerdos y con la inquietante sensación de que él, el griego, es el enemigo. Por suerte, contará con el apoyo de Hazel, una chica nacida hace más de ochenta años, y de Frank, un muchacho que todavía no sabe muy bien cuáles son sus poderes (ni si los tiene).
Demigod Percy Jackson, still with no memory, and his new friends from Camp Jupiter, Hazel and Frank, go on a quest to free Death, but their bigger task is to unite the Greek and Roman camps so that the Prophecy of Seven can be fulfilled.
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La Marca de Atenea
Una lucha milenaria. Siete adolescentes en apuros. Y el fin del mundo a la vuelta de la esquina. El destino de la humanidad pende de un hilo: Gaia, la madre Tierra, ha abierto de par en par las Puertas de la Muerte para liberar a sus despiadados monstruos. Los únicos que pueden cerrarlas son Percy, Jason, Piper, Hazel, Frank, Leo y Annabeth, el equipo de semidioses griegos y romanos elegido por una antigua profecía. Pero su misión es todavía más difícil de lo que parece: sospechan que para encontrar las puertas deberán cruzar el océano, tienen solo seis días para conseguirlo y, por si fuera poco, acaba de estallar la guerra entre sus dos campamentos y ahora ellos son un objetivo. ¿Lograrán ganar esta carrera de obstáculos contrarreloj?
While Camp Jupiter prepares for war, Annabeth and her friends travel in the Argo II to Rome, though they worry their armored ship will appear threatening. Annabeth also has more personal concerns, including the impending prophecy and a reunion with Percy. Will he have changed?
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La Casa De Hades
Gaia, la madre tierra, se ha propuesto destruir el mundo de los mortales con sus tropas de monstruos y gigantes, y solo hay un modo de impedirlo: cerrar las Puertas de la Muerte, por donde estas criaturas están escapando de los infiernos. Y, lo más importante, hay que hacerlo desde fuera... y desde dentro. Hazel, Nico, Piper, Leo, Frank y Jason han descubierto que la parte exterior se halla en Grecia, en el templo de Hades, dios del inframundo, aunque tienen un largo viaje hasta allí e ignoran a qué deberán enfrentarse cuando lleguen. Mientras, Percy y Annabeth se encuentran en algún lugar al otro lado, luchando por su supervivencia, por encontrar las puertas...y por salir antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
As Percy and Annabeth fall endlessly toward Tartarus, Hazel and the crew of Argo II race to rescue them. They must find the House of Hades to open the Doors of Death—and then seal off the goddess Gaea’s forces in the Underworld.
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La Sangre del Olimpo
Los tripulantes del Argo II han salido victoriosos de sus misiones, pero están lejos de derrotar a Gea, la madre Tierra. Ella ha conseguido alzar a todos sus gigantes y planea sacrificar a dos semidioses en la festividad de Spes: necesita su sangre, la sangre del Olimpo, para despertar. Por otro lado, la legión romana del Campamento Júpiter, liderada por Octavio, está cada día más cerca del Campamento Mestizo. La Atenea Partenos deberá dirigirse al oeste para impedir la guerra entre los campamentos, mientras el Argos II navega hacia Atenas.
The Greek and Roman demigods must simultaneously prevent the Earth Mother, Gaea, from waking and stop war from breaking out at Camp Half-Blood. However, one of the seven demigods must die in order to defeat Gaea.
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Kane Chronicles
For grades 5-8
The Red Pyramid
After his mother's death, Carter Kane follows his Egyptologist father, Julius, across the globe. When they visit the British Museum to reunite with Carter's sister, a mysterious figure banishes Julius, sending the siblings on a dangerous adventure to save their dad. 2010.
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The Throne of Fire
Carter and Sadie, offspring of the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane, embark on a worldwide search for the Book of Ra. But the House of Life and the gods of chaos are determined to stop them. 2011.
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The Serpent's Shadow
Magicians Sadie and Carter Kane are trying to stop the chaos snake Apophis from destroying the world. But their friends the magicians and the gods are divided, and the Kanes must face the forces of chaos alone. 2012.
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
For grades 6-9
The Sword Of Summer
Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by a man he's never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret—Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die... 2015.
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The Hammer of Thor
Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon, the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. This time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki, and the price he wants is very high. Some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2016.
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The Ship of the Dead
Magnus and his friends set sail across the oceans of Midgard, Jotunheim and Niflheim in pursuit of Asgard's greatest threat—Loki's demonic ship full of zombies. Some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2017.
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Nine from the Nine Worlds: Stories
Nine short stories, each set in a different one of the Nine Worlds from Norse mythology. Companion to the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. Commercial audiobook. 2018.
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Other authors
Greek and Roman myths
Greek Myths: Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea
by Sally Pomme Clayton
Ten Greek myths, including the stories of creation, King Midas and his golden touch, Pegasus the flying horse, Pandora’s box of woes, and Perseus and Medusa. Includes index of gods and heroes. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2012.
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Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths
by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
Humorous, earthy retellings of the adventures of the gods, goddesses and legendary figures of ancient Greece. For grades 4-7. 1962.
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The Macmillan Book of Greek Gods and Heroes
by Alice Low
A simplified retelling of Greek mythology from its origins. Includes stories of gods, goddesses and heroes. For grades 3-6. 1985.
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Perseus
retold by Geraldine McCaughrean
Retelling of a Greek myth. Perseus sets out on a quest to kill the snake-haired Medusa, one of three Gorgons who turns men to stone. Perseus encounters Pegasus and many monsters on his journey but also falls in love with Andromeda, a maiden in distress. For grades 4-7. 2003.
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Roman Myths: Retold from the Classic Originals
by Diane Namm
Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this one beautiful abridged collection, from Romulus and Remus (which tells how Rome came to be) to Cupid and Psyche, Oedipus and the Sphinx, and more. For easy reference, there's also a detailed list and family tree of all the important gods and goddesses right at the start. For grades 2-4. Unrated. 2014.
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Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters
by Donna Jo Napoli
Collection of Greek myths, introducing the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon. Includes tales of the king of gods, Zeus; the god of the underworld, Hades; the goddess of wisdom, Athena; and Perseus, the ill-fated hero. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2011.
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Favorite Greek Myths
retold by Mary Pope Osborne
The ancient Greeks invented stories to help explain nature and to free them from their fears of the unknown. The stories that they created about their gods and goddesses are called myths. This book retells twelve tales from Greek mythology, including the stories of King Midas, Echo and Narcissus, the golden apples, and Cupid and Psyche. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
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Classic Myths to Read Aloud
by William F. Russell
Retellings of Greek and Roman myths with explanations of vocabulary and setting. Includes tales such as "Jason and the Golden Fleece," "The Riddle of the Sphinx," and “Perseus and the Gorgon’s Head.” For grades 3-6. 1989.
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The Beautiful Stories of Life: Six Greek Myths
retold by Cynthia Rylant
These tales about Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus and Psyche also tell about feelings of hope, pride, frustration, courage and love. In "Psyche" a young mortal woman performs heroic acts to prove her love for the god Eros. For grades 5-8. 2009.
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Greek Myths
retold by Ann Turnbull
Sixteen retold myths of nature, monsters, heroes and struggles between gods and mortals. Includes classic stories about Persephon, Orpheus and Eurydice, the Minotaur, King Midas, and Pandora, a woman who released suffering on humankind but retained hope. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2010.
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Gods of the Ancient World: A Kids' Guide to Ancient Mythologies
by Marchella Ward
"Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilizations around the world in this audiobook that introduces children to ancient cultures. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more." – Provided by publisher. 2023.
Commercial audiobook. For grades 3-6. 2023.
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Norse myths
D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
Introduces the Norse legends of gods, goddesses, tricksters and heroes. Contains tales of Thor, the thunder-god; mischievous Loki; and the leader Odin with his band of Valkyrie maidens, as well as elves, gnomes, weird monsters and grim giants. For grades 4-7. 1967.
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Treasury of Norse Mythology: Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love and Revenge
by Donna Jo Napoli
Collection of Norse myths, describing the gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters of ancient Scandinavia. Includes tales of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin and the trickster god Loki. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2015.
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Favorite Norse Myths
retold by Mary Pope Osborne
A retelling of fourteen old Norwegian tales about warring gods and giants. Includes "Odin’s Three Quests," "How Thor Got His Hammer" and "The Golden Apples." In "The Giant’s Bride," Thor disguises himself to regain his magic weapon. For grades 4-7. 1996.
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Egyptian myths
The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
by Leonard Everett Fisher
Introduces thirteen of the major Egyptian deities, beginning with the sun god Ra. Describes what each represented, how each was depicted artistically and each god’s role in ancient mythology. For grades 3-6. 1997.
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Egyptian Myths
retold by Jacqueline Morley
Eleven retellings of ancient Egyptians' myths about their gods and goddesses. The first tale, "Ra the Shining One," describes the creation of the sun and the formation of the Earth and sky. For grades 4-7. 1999.
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Treasury of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals
by Donna Jo Napoli
Collection of Egyptian myths and stories of the sun god Ra, the sphinx and numerous pharaohs and queens, along with historical, cultural and geographic facts. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013.
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Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes
"Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy. – Provided by publisher. Commercial audiobook. For grades 3-6. 2015.
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Heroes of Olympus
For grades 4-7
The Lost Hero
Jason, Piper, and Leo, three friends from a school for juvenile delinquents, find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods. The trio begins a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth. 2010.
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The Son of Neptune
Demigod Percy Jackson, still suffering from amnesia, and his new friends from Camp Jupiter, Hazel and Frank, go on a quest to free Thanatos. But their bigger task is to unite the Greek and Roman camps to fulfill the Prophecy of Seven. 2011.
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The Mark of Athena
While Camp Jupiter prepares for war, Annabeth and her friends travel in the Argo II to Rome, though they worry their armored ship will appear threatening. Annabeth also has more personal concerns, including the impending prophecy and a reunion with Percy. Will he have changed? 2012.
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The House of Hades
As Percy and Annabeth fall endlessly toward Tartarus, Hazel and the crew of Argo II race to rescue them. They must find the House of Hades to open the Doors of Death—and then seal off the goddess Gaea's forces in the Underworld. 2013.
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The Blood of Olympus
The Greek and Roman demigods must prevent the Earth Mother, Gaea, from waking and, at the same time, stop war from breaking out at Camp Half-Blood. However, one of the seven demigods must die in order to defeat Gaea. 2014.
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The Demigod Diaries
What dangers do runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face on their way to Camp Half-Blood? Are Percy and Annabeth up to the task of rescuing stolen goods from a fire-breathing giant who doesn't take kindly to intruders? Four short stories plus original art, interviews, puzzles, and games, reveal new insights into the world of Percy Jackson and the other heroes of Olympus. 2012.
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Trials of Apollo
For grades 5-8
The Hidden Oracle
How do you punish an immortal? By making him human. After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the four-thousand-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus's favor. But Apollo has many enemies—gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go . . . an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood. 2016.
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The Dark Prophecy
Zeus 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. 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 do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous—and frankly, humiliating—trials at Camp Half-Blood, Apollo must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he's gaining in new friendships. 2017.
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The Burning Maze
The Greek god Apollo is still in the persona of ungifted human teenager Lester Papadopoulos. Now Lester and his demigod friends must go through the Labyrinth to find the third emperor—and an Oracle who speaks in word puzzles—somewhere in the American Southwest. But the longer he stays mortal, the weaker he grows . . . and the less confident that he will be able to regain his place on Mount Olympus. 2018.
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The Tyrant's Tomb
In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying. It's not easy being Apollo, especially when you've been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. Now his journey takes him to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. Hazel, Reyna, Frank, Tyson, Ella and many other old friends will need Apollo's aid to survive the onslaught. Unfortunately, the answer to their salvation lies in the forgotten tomb of a Roman ruler . . . someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced. 2019.
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The Tower of Nero
Will the Greek god Apollo, cast down to earth in the pathetic moral form of a teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, finally regain his place on Mount Olympus? Lester's demigod friends at Camp Jupiter just helped him survive attacks from bloodthirsty ghouls, an evil Roman king and his army of the undead, and the lethal emperors Caligula and Commodus. Now the former god and his demigod master Meg must follow a prophecy uncovered by Ella the harpy. Lester's final challenge will be at the Tower of Nero, back in New York. Will Meg have a last showdown with her father? Will this helpless form of Apollo have to face his arch nemesis, Python? Who will be on hand at Camp Half-Blood to assist? These questions and more will be answered in this book that all demigods are eagerly awaiting. 2020.
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Stand alone sequel to The Tower of Nero
The Sun and the Star
by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
"Nico, the son of Hades, and his boyfriend Will, the son of Apollo, travel to Tartarus, the deepest, darkest part of the Underworld as they attempt to rescue an old friend. As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo has been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing his friend Jason during the trials of Apollo. But there is a ray of sunshine in his life—literally: his boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo. Together the two demigods can overcome any obstacle or foe. At least, that's been the case so far . . . Now Nico is being plagued by a voice calling out to him from Tartarus, the lowest part of the Underworld. He thinks he knows who it is: a reformed Titan named Bob whom Percy and Annabeth had to leave behind when they escaped Hades's realm. Nico's dreams and Rachel Dare's latest prophecy leave little doubt in Nico's mind that Bob is in some kind of trouble. Nico has to go on this quest, whether Mr. D and Chiron like it or not. And of course Will insists on coming with. But can a being made of light survive in the darkest part of the world? And what does the prophecy mean that Nico will have to 'leave something of equal value behind?'" – Provided by publisher. Commercial audiobook. 2023.
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Spanish language
Heroes of Olympus
For grades 4-7
Marrakesh titles translated by Ignacio Gómez Calvo
El Héroe Perdido
Cuando Jason despierta, sabe que algo va muy mal. Está en un autobús camino de un campamento para chicos problemáticos. Y le acompañan Piper, una muchacha (bastante guapa, por cierto) que dice que es su novia, y el que parece ser su mejor amigo, Leo. Pero él no recuerda nada: ni quién es ni cómo ha llegado allí.
Jason, Piper and Leo, three students from a school for "bad kids," find themselves at Camp Half-Blood, where they learn that they are demigods and begin a quest to free Hera, who has been imprisoned by Mother Earth herself.
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El Hijo de Neptuno
¿A qué juegan los dioses del Olimpo? Gaia, la madre Tierra, está despertando a un ejército de monstruos para acabar con la humanidad, y ellos se entretienen mareando a los semidioses, los únicos que pueden derrotar sus perversos planes. Ahora han mandado a Percy al campamento Júpiter casi sin recuerdos y con la inquietante sensación de que él, el griego, es el enemigo. Por suerte, contará con el apoyo de Hazel, una chica nacida hace más de ochenta años, y de Frank, un muchacho que todavía no sabe muy bien cuáles son sus poderes (ni si los tiene).
Demigod Percy Jackson, still with no memory, and his new friends from Camp Jupiter, Hazel and Frank, go on a quest to free Death, but their bigger task is to unite the Greek and Roman camps so that the Prophecy of Seven can be fulfilled.
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La Marca de Atenea
Una lucha milenaria. Siete adolescentes en apuros. Y el fin del mundo a la vuelta de la esquina. El destino de la humanidad pende de un hilo: Gaia, la madre Tierra, ha abierto de par en par las Puertas de la Muerte para liberar a sus despiadados monstruos. Los únicos que pueden cerrarlas son Percy, Jason, Piper, Hazel, Frank, Leo y Annabeth, el equipo de semidioses griegos y romanos elegido por una antigua profecía. Pero su misión es todavía más difícil de lo que parece: sospechan que para encontrar las puertas deberán cruzar el océano, tienen solo seis días para conseguirlo y, por si fuera poco, acaba de estallar la guerra entre sus dos campamentos y ahora ellos son un objetivo. ¿Lograrán ganar esta carrera de obstáculos contrarreloj?
While Camp Jupiter prepares for war, Annabeth and her friends travel in the Argo II to Rome, though they worry their armored ship will appear threatening. Annabeth also has more personal concerns, including the impending prophecy and a reunion with Percy. Will he have changed?
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La Casa De Hades
Gaia, la madre tierra, se ha propuesto destruir el mundo de los mortales con sus tropas de monstruos y gigantes, y solo hay un modo de impedirlo: cerrar las Puertas de la Muerte, por donde estas criaturas están escapando de los infiernos. Y, lo más importante, hay que hacerlo desde fuera... y desde dentro. Hazel, Nico, Piper, Leo, Frank y Jason han descubierto que la parte exterior se halla en Grecia, en el templo de Hades, dios del inframundo, aunque tienen un largo viaje hasta allí e ignoran a qué deberán enfrentarse cuando lleguen. Mientras, Percy y Annabeth se encuentran en algún lugar al otro lado, luchando por su supervivencia, por encontrar las puertas...y por salir antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
As Percy and Annabeth fall endlessly toward Tartarus, Hazel and the crew of Argo II race to rescue them. They must find the House of Hades to open the Doors of Death—and then seal off the goddess Gaea’s forces in the Underworld.
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La Sangre del Olimpo
Los tripulantes del Argo II han salido victoriosos de sus misiones, pero están lejos de derrotar a Gea, la madre Tierra. Ella ha conseguido alzar a todos sus gigantes y planea sacrificar a dos semidioses en la festividad de Spes: necesita su sangre, la sangre del Olimpo, para despertar. Por otro lado, la legión romana del Campamento Júpiter, liderada por Octavio, está cada día más cerca del Campamento Mestizo. La Atenea Partenos deberá dirigirse al oeste para impedir la guerra entre los campamentos, mientras el Argos II navega hacia Atenas.
The Greek and Roman demigods must simultaneously prevent the Earth Mother, Gaea, from waking and stop war from breaking out at Camp Half-Blood. However, one of the seven demigods must die in order to defeat Gaea.
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Kane Chronicles
For grades 5-8
The Red Pyramid
After his mother's death, Carter Kane follows his Egyptologist father, Julius, across the globe. When they visit the British Museum to reunite with Carter's sister, a mysterious figure banishes Julius, sending the siblings on a dangerous adventure to save their dad. 2010.
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The Throne of Fire
Carter and Sadie, offspring of the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane, embark on a worldwide search for the Book of Ra. But the House of Life and the gods of chaos are determined to stop them. 2011.
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The Serpent's Shadow
Magicians Sadie and Carter Kane are trying to stop the chaos snake Apophis from destroying the world. But their friends the magicians and the gods are divided, and the Kanes must face the forces of chaos alone. 2012.
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
For grades 6-9
The Sword Of Summer
Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by a man he's never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret—Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die... 2015.
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The Hammer of Thor
Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon, the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. This time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki, and the price he wants is very high. Some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2016.
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The Ship of the Dead
Magnus and his friends set sail across the oceans of Midgard, Jotunheim and Niflheim in pursuit of Asgard's greatest threat—Loki's demonic ship full of zombies. Some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2017.
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Related book
Nine from the Nine Worlds: Stories
Nine short stories, each set in a different one of the Nine Worlds from Norse mythology. Companion to the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. Commercial audiobook. 2018.
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Other authors
Greek and Roman myths
Greek Myths: Stories of Sun, Stone and Sea
by Sally Pomme Clayton
Ten Greek myths, including the stories of creation, King Midas and his golden touch, Pegasus the flying horse, Pandora’s box of woes, and Perseus and Medusa. Includes index of gods and heroes. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 2012.
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Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths
by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
Humorous, earthy retellings of the adventures of the gods, goddesses and legendary figures of ancient Greece. For grades 4-7. 1962.
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The Macmillan Book of Greek Gods and Heroes
by Alice Low
A simplified retelling of Greek mythology from its origins. Includes stories of gods, goddesses and heroes. For grades 3-6. 1985.
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Perseus
retold by Geraldine McCaughrean
Retelling of a Greek myth. Perseus sets out on a quest to kill the snake-haired Medusa, one of three Gorgons who turns men to stone. Perseus encounters Pegasus and many monsters on his journey but also falls in love with Andromeda, a maiden in distress. For grades 4-7. 2003.
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Roman Myths: Retold from the Classic Originals
by Diane Namm
Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this one beautiful abridged collection, from Romulus and Remus (which tells how Rome came to be) to Cupid and Psyche, Oedipus and the Sphinx, and more. For easy reference, there's also a detailed list and family tree of all the important gods and goddesses right at the start. For grades 2-4. Unrated. 2014.
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Treasury of Greek Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Monsters
by Donna Jo Napoli
Collection of Greek myths, introducing the most prominent beings in the ancient Greek pantheon. Includes tales of the king of gods, Zeus; the god of the underworld, Hades; the goddess of wisdom, Athena; and Perseus, the ill-fated hero. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2011.
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Favorite Greek Myths
retold by Mary Pope Osborne
The ancient Greeks invented stories to help explain nature and to free them from their fears of the unknown. The stories that they created about their gods and goddesses are called myths. This book retells twelve tales from Greek mythology, including the stories of King Midas, Echo and Narcissus, the golden apples, and Cupid and Psyche. For grades 4-7 and older readers.
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Classic Myths to Read Aloud
by William F. Russell
Retellings of Greek and Roman myths with explanations of vocabulary and setting. Includes tales such as "Jason and the Golden Fleece," "The Riddle of the Sphinx," and “Perseus and the Gorgon’s Head.” For grades 3-6. 1989.
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The Beautiful Stories of Life: Six Greek Myths
retold by Cynthia Rylant
These tales about Pandora, Persephone, Orpheus, Pygmalion, Narcissus and Psyche also tell about feelings of hope, pride, frustration, courage and love. In "Psyche" a young mortal woman performs heroic acts to prove her love for the god Eros. For grades 5-8. 2009.
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Greek Myths
retold by Ann Turnbull
Sixteen retold myths of nature, monsters, heroes and struggles between gods and mortals. Includes classic stories about Persephon, Orpheus and Eurydice, the Minotaur, King Midas, and Pandora, a woman who released suffering on humankind but retained hope. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2010.
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Gods of the Ancient World: A Kids' Guide to Ancient Mythologies
by Marchella Ward
"Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilizations around the world in this audiobook that introduces children to ancient cultures. Through incredible storytelling you can learn how ancient cultures believed the world began, how gods have helped humans, how gods ruled over the natural world, and much more." – Provided by publisher. 2023.
Commercial audiobook. For grades 3-6. 2023.
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Norse myths
D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
by Ingri and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire
Introduces the Norse legends of gods, goddesses, tricksters and heroes. Contains tales of Thor, the thunder-god; mischievous Loki; and the leader Odin with his band of Valkyrie maidens, as well as elves, gnomes, weird monsters and grim giants. For grades 4-7. 1967.
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Treasury of Norse Mythology: Stories of Intrigue, Trickery, Love and Revenge
by Donna Jo Napoli
Collection of Norse myths, describing the gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters of ancient Scandinavia. Includes tales of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin and the trickster god Loki. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2015.
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Favorite Norse Myths
retold by Mary Pope Osborne
A retelling of fourteen old Norwegian tales about warring gods and giants. Includes "Odin’s Three Quests," "How Thor Got His Hammer" and "The Golden Apples." In "The Giant’s Bride," Thor disguises himself to regain his magic weapon. For grades 4-7. 1996.
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Egyptian myths
The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
by Leonard Everett Fisher
Introduces thirteen of the major Egyptian deities, beginning with the sun god Ra. Describes what each represented, how each was depicted artistically and each god’s role in ancient mythology. For grades 3-6. 1997.
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Egyptian Myths
retold by Jacqueline Morley
Eleven retellings of ancient Egyptians' myths about their gods and goddesses. The first tale, "Ra the Shining One," describes the creation of the sun and the formation of the Earth and sky. For grades 4-7. 1999.
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Treasury of Egyptian Mythology: Classic Stories of Gods, Goddesses, Monsters & Mortals
by Donna Jo Napoli
Collection of Egyptian myths and stories of the sun god Ra, the sphinx and numerous pharaohs and queens, along with historical, cultural and geographic facts. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2013.
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