Percy, expelled from six schools for being unable to control his temper, learns the truth from his mother that his father is the Greek god Poseidon, and is sent to Camp Half Blood where he is befriended by a satyr and the demigod daughter of Athena who join him in a journey to the Underworld to retrieve Zeus's lightning bolt and prevent a catastrophic war.
Contains illustrated retellings of ten Roman myths which teach about the culture, history, and religion of ancient Rome, and includes photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and sources for further information.
Medusa, the only mortal at Mount Olympus Academy, has snakes for hair and a reputation for being mean, but after she seeks out a magical necklace that has the power to help her become as beautiful and popular as the other goddesses--and hopefully get Poseidon to notice her--things do not work out the way she hopes.
Pandora, one of the few mortals at Mount Olympus Academy, whose curious nature makes it difficult for her to not take a peek in the mysterious and dangerous box brought to school by Epimetheus, which causes far more trouble than anyone could have imagine.
Pheme is the gossip queen at Mount Olympus Academy, but after she is caught snooping where she doesn't belong, she is challenged to go a whole day without gossiping.
"Leaving the safety of the demigod training ground, a disgraced Apollo embarks on a quest across North America to find a dangerous ancient-world Oracle while navigating the challenges of the evil Triumvirate"--OCLC.
"Featuring more than 70 characters from 23 cultures around the world, this A-to-Z encyclopedia of mythology is a who's who of powerful gods and goddesses, warriors and kings, enchanted creatures and earthshaking giants whose stories have been passed down since the beginning of time--and are now given fresh life for a new generation of young readers"--Back cover.
Friends Flapjack Octopus, Lupe Impala, and the mosquito Elirio Malaria like lowrider cars and want to be in the car club but the bullies Los Matamoscas won't let them. The three outcasts vow to find a way into Los Matamoscas' car show.
