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Aphrodite the beauty

After giving Athena a makeover Aphrodite becomes jealous of her friend, but she focuses on figuring out how to help a mortal win a race against Atalanta, which will result in either their marriage or his death.

The ancient Egyptians

burials and mummies
2020
Covering one of the most famous and studied civilizations in history, this enthralling volume will make accessible to young readers the grim secrets of this former empire, including embalming the dead, ruthless pharaohs, and the building of the pyramids.
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Wings of Olympus

2019
"Pippa doesn't know why her parents abandoned her as a baby, but at least her talent with horses allows her to survive on the streets of Athens. When she is chosen to compete in the Winged Horse Race--the contest that decides Zeus' next steed-Pippa is transported to Olympus, where the gods and goddesses aren't above cheating to ensure their horse wins. Neither are the other riders, who want the chance to stay in Olympus forever. Pippa never wants to leave her beloved steed, Zephyr, but according to the Fates,he has no chance of winning. Will Pippa cheat to stay in Olympus with him?"--From publisher.
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La leyenda del bosque

2019
Cousins Teo, Emma, and Ada are spending the summer at their grandmother's farmhouse, and when one of them disappears, a search begins in which they discover a universe of sorcerers and gods, irascible giants, beautiful women with raptor bird claws, and a fearsome god named Gaueko.
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20 fun facts about Tenochtitlan

Take your readers on a trip back in time to learn all about Tenochtitl?n this ancient city, its takeover by Spanish conquistadors, and its eventual decline.
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The fire keeper

2019
Zane Obispo faces an impossible choice--to save other godborns like himself from the angry gods, or rescue his father, Hurakan, from his eternal prison.
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The jumbie god's revenge

2019
After two out-of-season hurricanes nearly destroy her island home, Corinne discovers that the god Huracan is angry and she, aided by friends and enemies alike, races to calm him.
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Nightblood

2019
"Seventeen-year-old Fireblood Ruby and her beloved Frostblood King Arcus must stop a vengeful god from unleashing a horde of evil shadow creatures from their prison"--Provided by publisher.
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Perseus the hero

an interactive mythological adventure
Choose-your-own-adventure story featuring ancient Greek hero Perseus. In order to save his mother, Perseus must battle Medusa, magical nymphs, and other dangerous creatures. Includes fourteen endings and more than forty story choices.
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Hercules and his 12 labors

an interactive mythological adventure
Presents an interactive adventure story featuring the Greek hero, Hercules, who must complete twelve difficult tasks given to him by the goddess Hera if he wants to become immortal. Includes three story paths, thirty choices, and eighteen different endings.
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