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by Donna Jo Napoli (Author), National Geographic Kids (Author)
Now with a stunning metallic cover! This timeless collection of Greek myths from National Geographic introduces classic tales to a new generation through lyrical storytelling and luminous artwork.
From mighty Zeus to fierce Artemis, and from glorious Helen to snake-crowned Medusa, each of the timeless tales in National Geographic's Treasury of Greek Mythology offers an unforgettable journey into the world of gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and myth. Sidebars within each story link the myths and characters to constellations, geography, history, and culture, and a family tree and additional backmatter help guide young readers toward connections with real-life places, people, and events. Written and illustrated by the award-winning duo of author Donna Jo Napoli and artist Christina Balit, this elegant treasury is a gift for all ages and a timeless classic for the family library. Complete your National Geographic Treasury collection with these popular titles:- Treasury of Egyptian Mythology
- Treasury of Norse Mythology
- Tales from the Arabian Nights
- Treasury of Bible Stories
- Treasury of Magical Tales From Around the World
Author Biography
Donna Jo Napoli is professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, mother of five, grandmother of five, and the author of more than 80 books for children and young adults. While her undergraduate major was mathematics and her graduate work was in linguistics, she has a profound love of mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. She is the author of numerous titles in the National Geographic Treasuries series.
Christina Balit is a graduate of the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. An award-winning dramatist and illustrator, Christina has painted more than 20 children's books, including Blodin and the Beast by Michael Morpurgo, Zoo in the Sky, The Planet Gods, The Lion Bible, National Geographic's Treasury of Greek Mythology, and National Geographic's Treasury Egyptian Mythology. Her author titles include Escape From Pompeii, Atlantis, The Legend of the Lost City, and An Arabian Home. Her plays include Woman With Upturned Skirt, The Sentence, and Needle (winner of the Brave New Role award).
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.8 x 11.9 x 9.14 IN
Publication Date: June 16, 2026
