With stunning artwork and lively and strong story-telling, this title presents Greek myths in a most accessible manner, making it a must-have addition to the family library and a sure hit for all those intrigued with the fascinating and fantastic tales of Greek mythology.Christina Balit's stunning artwork combines with Donna Jo Napoli's exquisite writing to create a beautiful volume on Greek mythology. Separated into two main sections, the volume first brings to life the stories of gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena. Next readers delve into the fascinating tales of heroes and monsters including Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa. All the while stunning artwork and creative, lively, and accessible storytelling will captivate them. Each section ends with profile of "other" gods and goddesses and heroes and monsters.NG Treasury of Greek Mythology is sure to wow children and parents and become a keepsake title that families will return to again and again.

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.  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).