Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.0
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
11806
Points per Word
0.000169
Page Count
64
Points per Page
0.03125
Description
This book reaches into the past to provide selected stories used by early Greek peoples to explain their world and their place in it.
Quick Summary
Dive into a world where Zeus hurls lightning bolts, Hercules battles the multi-headed Hydra, and brave heroes outwit the most dangerous creatures imaginable. Kids will devour these action-packed stories that explain everything from why thunder rolls across the sky to how the seasons change, all while meeting greedy gods, clever mortals, and terrifying monsters. If your kid loves Percy Jackson or the "Who Was" series, they'll be mesmerized by these original tales that sparked countless modern adventures. Perfect for curious readers in grades 4-8 who crave epic heroes and mythological mayhem.