From the publisher:
Delightful retelling in simple language of the stories of the old Greek mythological heroes, and their encounters with Jupiter and the other Olympians. While each story can be read independently, they can also be read as a continuous narrative, with one story leading to the next. Includes the myths of Prometheus, Io, Cadmus, Perseus, and Theseus. A pronunciation guide and numerous illustrations accompany the text.
Table of Contents:
1. Jupiter and His Mighty Company
2. The Golden Age
3. The Story of Prometheus
4. The Flood
5. The Story of Io
6. The Wonderful Weaver
7. The Lord of the Silver Bow
8. Admetus and Alcestis
9. Cadmus and Europa
10. The Quest of Medusa's Head
11. The Story of Atalanta
12. The Horse and the Olive
13. The Adventures of Theseus
14. The Wonderful Artisan
15. The Cruel Tribute
James Baldwin (1841–1925) was an American educator and administrator. He served as the superintendent of Indiana's school system for 18 years and then went on to become a widely published textbook editor and children's author in the subjects of legends, mythology, biography, and literature, among others.
