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Treasury of Greek Mythology

Hardcover
9"W x 11-3/4"H | 20 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Jun 16, 2026 | 192 Pages | 9798217231324
Age 8-12 years

Now with a stunning metallic cover! This timeless collection of Greek myths from National Geographic introduces classic tales to a new generation through lyrical storytelling and luminous artwork.

From mighty Zeus to fierce Artemis, and from glorious Helen to snake-crowned Medusa, each of the timeless tales in National Geographic’s Treasury of Greek Mythology offers an unforgettable journey into the world of gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and myth. Sidebars within each story link the myths and characters to constellations, geography, history, and culture, and a family tree and additional backmatter help guide young readers toward connections with real-life places, people, and events.

Written and illustrated by the award-winning duo of author Donna Jo Napoli and artist Christina Balit, this elegant treasury is a gift for all ages and a timeless classic for the family library.

Complete your National Geographic Treasury collection with these popular titles:
  • Treasury of Egyptian Mythology
  • Treasury of Norse Mythology
  • Tales from the Arabian Nights
  • Treasury of Bible Stories
  • Treasury of Magical Tales From Around the World
Donna Jo Napoli is both a linguist and a writer of children's and young adult fiction. Some of her work includes Treasury of Greek Mythology, Stones in Water, Treasury of Norse Mythology, and Daughter of Venice. She has five children and eight grandchildren. She dreams of moving to the woods and becoming a naturalist. She loves to garden, bake bread, dance, and make pottery. View titles by Donna Jo Napoli
National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers' hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer! View titles by National Geographic Kids
  • WINNER | 2011
    California Reading Association Eureka! Silver Honor Book
  • WINNER | 2011
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
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"This is the kind of rich but accessible reference work school librarians love. It’s also likely to stimulate fact-obsessed Percy Jackson fans as well as children who have been ordered to research their school papers offline....This is a book meant to dazzle its readers — and it does." New York Times online

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011

Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association

Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens

2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC

Kirkus Starred Review

School Library Journal Starred Review

About

Now with a stunning metallic cover! This timeless collection of Greek myths from National Geographic introduces classic tales to a new generation through lyrical storytelling and luminous artwork.

From mighty Zeus to fierce Artemis, and from glorious Helen to snake-crowned Medusa, each of the timeless tales in National Geographic’s Treasury of Greek Mythology offers an unforgettable journey into the world of gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and myth. Sidebars within each story link the myths and characters to constellations, geography, history, and culture, and a family tree and additional backmatter help guide young readers toward connections with real-life places, people, and events.

Written and illustrated by the award-winning duo of author Donna Jo Napoli and artist Christina Balit, this elegant treasury is a gift for all ages and a timeless classic for the family library.

Complete your National Geographic Treasury collection with these popular titles:
  • Treasury of Egyptian Mythology
  • Treasury of Norse Mythology
  • Tales from the Arabian Nights
  • Treasury of Bible Stories
  • Treasury of Magical Tales From Around the World

Creators

Donna Jo Napoli is both a linguist and a writer of children's and young adult fiction. Some of her work includes Treasury of Greek Mythology, Stones in Water, Treasury of Norse Mythology, and Daughter of Venice. She has five children and eight grandchildren. She dreams of moving to the woods and becoming a naturalist. She loves to garden, bake bread, dance, and make pottery. View titles by Donna Jo Napoli
National Geographic Kids believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling, and our children’s books bring the best of this incredible world directly to readers' hands. Fun, colorful, and jam-packed with cool info, Nat Geo Kids books are also fact-checked, expert-reviewed, and 100 percent human-made—and from the only kids’ brand with roots in a world-class scientific organization. From leveled readers to photo-rich almanacs and from baby animals to dangerous dinosaurs, Nat Geo Kids has a book that will spark curiosity and ignite wonder in every young explorer! View titles by National Geographic Kids

Awards

  • WINNER | 2011
    California Reading Association Eureka! Silver Honor Book
  • WINNER | 2011
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

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Praise

"This is the kind of rich but accessible reference work school librarians love. It’s also likely to stimulate fact-obsessed Percy Jackson fans as well as children who have been ordered to research their school papers offline....This is a book meant to dazzle its readers — and it does." New York Times online

School Library Journal Best Books of 2011

Eureka! Silver Honor Books—California Reading Association

Capitol Choices 2012 list of Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens

2012 Notable Children's Books—ALSC

Kirkus Starred Review

School Library Journal Starred Review
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