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SAGA OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Sophia Zarampouka
$14.95
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- From the
Publisher :
Alexander the Great and Jason and the Argonauts are among the most memorable
heroes of Greek history and mythology. Through marvelous illustrations and
engaging storytelling, award-winning author and illustrator Sofia Zarabouka
retells these enduring legends for young readers. For ages nine and up. The
Story of Alexander the Great tells the story of the young king of Macedonia
who lived just thirty-two years and yet remains one of the most celebrated
figures of classical antiquity. By the age of twenty the warrior king had
proclaimed himself pharaoh of Egypt, battled Persian armies, marched into
India, and carried classical culture to the foothills of the Himalayas.
Combining stories from history and legend, Zarabouka chronicles the life of
this boy wonder, from his early years as the son of King Philip and Queen
Olympias to his rise as a brilliant leader of armies to his extraordinary
reign over much of the known world. In Jason and the Golden Fleece, Zarabouka
adapts the classic tale of Jason and his companions, the Argonauts. Together,
this brave crew ventures to the faraway land of Colchis to steal the woolen
coat of the famed golden ram. Along the way, they face many challenges,
including rescuing King Phineus from the menacing harpies, navigating through
a deadly passageway of rocks, and plowing a field planted with dragon's teeth
that rapidly grow into fierce giants. Through words and pictures, Zarabouka
describes many exciting episodes from the myth of Jason's quest for the Golden
Fleece.
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