goddesses, roman

Text and illustrations look at the Norse goddess, Freya.

Text and illustrations look at the Roman goddess, Diana.

Laura Martin is on a class trip to Rome when Mercury, a dark-eyed boy with wings on his heels, appears to give her a message, and Laura soon realizes that she is at the center of a brewing battle between the gods and goddesses--and only she and her friends can unravel the mystery behind what is happening.

Presents an illustrated guide to new developments in astronomy, covering the reclassification of planets in the solar system, the mythical namesakes of Venus, Neptune, and other planets named after gods.

Provides illustrations and facts about the planets in the Solar System, each including comparisons between the planet and the god for which it was named.

Contains entries that provide reference information on the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology, complemented by photographs of related works of art.

Describes the women in classical mythology and presents more than sixty stories about them on themes such as the creation; pride, beauty, and jealousy; courage and independence; lovers, wives, and mothers; and supernatural powers.