Balit, Christina.
Summary: Recounts the legend of the lost civilization of Atlantis. Includes a note discussing various explanations for the legend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holt 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Myth BalitNapoli, Donna Jo
Summary: An illustrated tableau of Egyptian myths, combines narrative accounts of the stories of the Sun God Ra, the Sphinx, and numerous pharaohs and queens along with historical, cultural, and geographic facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J299 NAPJoslin, Mary.
Summary: Collects stories that highlight the strengths and weaknesses of human nature and the consequences of foolish choices, in a work featuring tales from such countries as Nigeria, Turkey, Bhutan, and Russia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lion Children's 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 JOSMitton, Jacqueline.
Summary: An introduction to the planets of the solar system describes the unique characteristics of each planet and compares them to the ancient gods and goddesses who are their namesakes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 523.2 MITMitton, Jacqueline.
Summary: Offers a factual astronomical guide to the zodiac and the celestial phenomena and ancient myths in which the zodiac tradition is rooted.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 131 MITNapoli, Donna Jo
Summary: Presents stories from the Bible, including Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden, the Tower of Babel, Moses and the Ten Commandments, and Daniel in the lions' den.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 220.95 NAPNapoli, Donna Jo
Summary: Combines retellings of classic Greek tales with detailed illustrations in an introduction to mythology that is complemented by informative sidebars containing character profiles, historical insights, and cultural facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2011
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Summary: "Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 NAPCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 NAPMitton, Jacqueline.
Summary: Provides illustrations and facts about the planets in the Solar System, each including comparisons between the planet and the god for which it was named.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Space MittonMitton, Jacqueline.
Summary: Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2003
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Summary: Brilliantly colored paintings illustrate this introduction to constellations and the animals which ancient stargazers imagined as they made their observations of the night sky.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 1998