Description: "Dive into this dazzling, mythological story collection that celebrates 51 of the bold, brave, talented, and fearless female heroes of Greek mythology! Inside, you'll meet goddesses, warriors, princesses, and beyond who used their power and skills to win battles, protect their homes, and rule the realm. Written especially for kids, these stories are exciting, inspiring, and fun, getting them interested in folklore, excited to read, and giving them amazing women to root for! Female Heroes of Greek Mythology goes beyond the popular Greek myths to highlight a wide variety of amazing and powerful women! Who will your new hero be?"-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description:
Megan DuVarney Forbes is a historian and middle school teacher. She was chosen as the 2024 CA Outstanding Middle School Social Studies Teacher of the Year. Megan is a frequent presenter on empowering students in their own identities through social justice, history, and literature. She loves to share ideas with other educators around the world. You can follow her on Instagram @TooCoolForMiddleSchool.
Review Quotes: "Megan's latest book centering heroines and goddesses of Ancient Greece might just be my favorite yet! I appreciate how she thoughtfully interlaced women into the core of Ancient Greek history and ensured their experiences were the center of each story. This resource is a perfect addition to a history teacher's toolbox and class library, and readers are sure to find some new fun facts from the diverse 'did you know' sections!" -- Tiffany Marlow, EdD, Certified History Teacher and Curriculum Developer