Greeking out. Heroes and olympians : an official podcast tie-in / Kenny Curtis & Jillian Hughes ; illustrated by J. Espila.
"Behold 20 brand-new, hilarious adaptations of classic tales from Greek mythology, written by the dynamic duo behind the smash hit podcast Greeking Out! Want to know the greatest feats and strangest secrets of the Olympians and other gods, goddesses, and heroes of Greek mythology? You're in the right place! Told in the same fresh, tongue-in-cheek voice that's made National Geographic Kids Greeking Out a #1 kids and family podcast, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief are sure to delight. In this book you'll encounter a god kidnapped by pirates, sheep used as camouflage, a super-shiny fleece, some dangerous metalworking, the world's most perfect animal, a really heavy boulder, and much more. Dynamic, playful illustrations coupled with laugh-out-loud storytelling and fascinating nuggets of nonfiction information about ancient Greece--delivered by the fan-favorite Oracle of Wi-Fi--make this collection of fabulous fables the perfect fit for any curious reader who loves a great story."-- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426376276
- ISBN: 1426376278
- ISBN: 9781426377136
- ISBN: 1426377134
- Physical Description: 191 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "An official podcast tie-in"--Title page. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Jason and the Argonauts -- Love at first horse -- Hephaestrus finds his way home -- Man versus flower -- Athena's perfect gift -- Dionysus and the pirate adventure -- Tantalus's terrible stew -- Beauty and the blacksmith -- Three scary old ladies and one dirty eyeball -- Nobody defeats a cyclops -- Pan pipes up -- Heracles holds up the world -- Apollo and the all-knowing oracle -- The tricks and Sisyphus -- Half-horsing around -- The princess, the cow, and the giant with 100 eyes -- Calypso's lonely island -- Mission: rescue Zeus -- Mother of a warrior -- A riddle wrapped in a snake's tail -- Guide to the Greeks! -- Map of Greece. |
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| Subject: | Mythology, Greek > Juvenile literature. Gods, Greek > Juvenile literature. Goddesses, Greek > Juvenile literature. Podcasts > Juvenile literature. Greece > Folklore > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Myths. Podcasts. Informational works. Illustrated works. |
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Available copies
- 9 of 27 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 27 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J398.2093 CUR (Text) | 36015000474748 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | J398.2093 CUR (Text) | 36015000474805 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 04/21/2025 |
Summary:
"Behold 20 brand-new, hilarious adaptations of classic tales from Greek mythology, written by the dynamic duo behind the smash hit podcast Greeking Out! Want to know the greatest feats and strangest secrets of the Olympians and other gods, goddesses, and heroes of Greek mythology? You're in the right place! Told in the same fresh, tongue-in-cheek voice that's made National Geographic Kids Greeking Out a #1 kids and family podcast, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief are sure to delight. In this book you'll encounter a god kidnapped by pirates, sheep used as camouflage, a super-shiny fleece, some dangerous metalworking, the world's most perfect animal, a really heavy boulder, and much more. Dynamic, playful illustrations coupled with laugh-out-loud storytelling and fascinating nuggets of nonfiction information about ancient Greece--delivered by the fan-favorite Oracle of Wi-Fi--make this collection of fabulous fables the perfect fit for any curious reader who loves a great story."--
