| The Adventures of Perseus: A Graphic Retelling Contributor(s): Weakland, Mark (Retold by), Haus, Estudio (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1491422777 ISBN-13: 9781491422779 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $6.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2015 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| LCCN: 2014019193 |
| Lexile Measure: 660 |
| Series: Ancient Myths |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 6.6" W x 8.7" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 170928 Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: If you asked Perseus if looks could kill, he would give you a definite yes Discover how Perseus, with help from the gods, avoided the stony glare of the hideous gorgon Medusa and became a hero. Exciting illustrations in graphic novel format and crafty story-telling bring the adventurous tale to life. Ancient Facts throughout the book provide more information about the characters, settings, and primary sources of the original stories. |
Contributor Bio(s): Haus, Estudio: - Haus Estudio is a group of colleagues and friends who started as young self-publishers back in 1997 in Argentina. Their works have been published in USA, UK, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, and South America. Haus Estudio runs its own school of art and, as a group, organized the biggest Latin American comic-book convention, among many other shows and exhibitions. The group also travels around the country and abroad attending conventions and giving lectures. Haus Estudio is a multi-style arts studio, specializing in comics and illustration. Its offices are located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but the group works for various companies, publishers, and writers around the world.Weakland, Mark Andrew: - Mark Weakland wears many hats. As an author, he's written books for teachers, including Super Core!: Turbocharging Your Basal Reading Program with More Reading, Writing, and Word Work, published by the International Reading Association. His book topics for children include sports, bacteria, comets, and poetry. Mark's also a reading specialist. He teaches kindergarten children, third graders, parents, and teachers. As a musician and songwriter, Mark sings, plays percussion, and strums the guitar. Many of his songs, including I Sure Love Pancakes and The Dooflicky Machine, have won national awards and contests. Mark lives in Western Pennsylvania. |