Selfish and gorgeous greek god triton is cast out of olympus afte. The best greek mythology books for kids what are the best greek mythology books for kids. The triton series book one volume 1 emory gayle on. What follows are some of the best options for toddlers to middle schoolers. I write books for adults, but i confess, childrens books are my absolute.
Mythology books and resources for kids greek and roman mythology. Triton is a greek god of the sea, the son of poseidon and amphitrite, god and goddess of the. The percy jackson and the olympians series is perhaps the most famous of greek mythology books for kids on account of the movies. Triton, in greek mythology, a merman, demigod of the sea.
The stories are full of action as percy, a kid with adhd and dyslexia, learns that he is a hunted kid because his father is a greek god. Spark an interest in greek mythology with these fabulous kids books that recount the classic stories or use them as inspiration for new and exciting tales. Triton college offers opportunities for its students and the surrounding community to engage with the campus. Triton college is committed to public safety and student success. From immortal gods and heroes to unusual creatures and demigods, these greek mythology books for kids are filled with action, drama, and adventure. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Download in pdf, epub, and mobi format for read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Buy greek myths for young children usborne gift book by amery, heather, edwards, linda isbn. The fantastic in every sense of the word books on this list draw from indian, norse, japanese, chinese, and korean myths. Triton is a greek god of the sea, the son of poseidon and amphitrite, god and goddess of the sea respectively. Many of us began reading greek myths as children, captivated by pegasus, the trials of hercules, and the neverending bickering of the gods.
Children s books on ancient greek and roman mythology books. Theres more than just greek and roman mythology, too. Childrens books on ancient greek and roman mythology childrens books on ancient greek and roman mythology by antoinette brazouski. Later he was often depicted as having a conch shell he would blow like a trumpet.
The stories of the gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and other mythical creatures childs introduction series by heather alexander and meredith hamilton may 4, 2011. Our favorite books on positive parenting, special needs, and nutrition. I read this aloud to a group of campers in ancient greek camp ages 510. I love greek mythology and mermaidssirens but this didn t work. What ive learned from greek mythology, or, when not to call your principal. In virgils aeneid, book 6, it is told that triton killed misenus, son of aeolus, by drowning him after he challenged the gods to play as well as he did.
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