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"Aesop's Fables" is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece around the fifth century BC. These fables are charming stories, each one leading towards a wise moral. They have been the inspiration for La Fontaine, one of the greatest French writers of all time, and are a perfect tool for educating young children as well as a delight for lovers of elegance and simplicity.

Meet Zeus, a tiny hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf, so he can watch the other pets from above. But being king of the gods is a tough job: You've got to issue orders and decrees, make sure to stay in tip-top shape by running on your exercise wheel, and most importantly, lead your minions on epic journeys. And Zeus the Mighty has one giant task in front of him: Find the "golden fleas" and solidify his position before the other gods rebel.

Brianna Justice is determined to raise enough money for the big class trip to Washington, DC, but she's up against a lot: classmates who all pretend to be something they're not, a new nemesis determined to run her out of office, and the sinking feeling she's about to lose her two best friends. But just when she begins to lose hope, she comes to realize that sometimes surprises can turn out even better than the best-laid plans.

Experience the marvel and splendor of ancient Greek fables with this audiobook, including the stories of Pandora's box, Jason's search for the Golden Fleece, Orpheus' attempt to rescue Eurydice from the underworld, and Icarus' ill-fated flight. The myths of Hercules, Prometheus, and "The Golden Touch" are also included.

Jason tracks down a funktified fleece (like, seriously rotten, that is!) in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the legendary hero prevail in his grotesque quest, or will he totally stink?

The monstrous Medusa shows off her oh-so stinky snake-hair in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will Medusa tame her wretched mane, or is her do's wretched stench set in stone?

The mighty Hercules takes on twelve disgusting feats—including scooping massive mountains of manure—in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the demigod rise to the awful occasion, or will he totally poop out?

Theseus wanders through a yucky, gunky maze in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the legendary hero survive the disgusting labyrinth, or will he get stuck in the muck?

Peregrine Quinn has always loved hearing her godfather Daedalus Bloom's stories about his life as an immortal, but that's all they were - stories. That is, until the portals that connect the Terran Realm with the Cosmic Realm mysteriously shut down and Daedalus, the only one who can fix them, is kidnapped. Peregrine is then swept into a nail-biting adventure, racing through the streets of Oxford, down the riverways of London and into the Under-Underground. She soon realises that not only are the creatures from her godfather's stories real, but they're shooting at her with laser blasters.

Das Buch ist die ideale Möglichkeit, Ihr Kind in die faszinierende Welt des antiken Griechenlands einzuführen. Die Thematik findet man zwar regelmäßig in Film und Fernsehen, doch leider wird meist nur oberflächlich an den Inhalten gekratzt. Dieses Buch ändert dies grundlegend. Ihr Kind erfährt nicht nur, wie die Menschen damals gelebt haben und wie die Gesellschaft aufgebaut war, sondern findet auch heraus, welche Errungenschaften der alten Griechen selbst heute noch von großer Bedeutung sind, wie zum Beispiel die Demokratie.

This story is excerpted from The Boy Who Shouted “Wolf!” But There Wasn’t a Wolf: And Other Tales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humor that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces extraordinary characters in this fantastical tale based on Aesop’s fable.

Action und Abenteuer mit griechischen Göttern! Apollo muss sich ja neuerdings als pickliger Junge Lester auf der Erde durchschlagen. Aber nun weiß er, was er tun muss, um seine Unsterblichkeit zurückzuerlangen: Er muss die alten Orakel, sein eigentliches Wirkungsfeld, wieder zum Leben erwecken. Mit dem Bronzedrachen Festus fliegt er quer durch die USA, um nach einem Höhlenorakel zu suchen. Doch seine Gegenspieler, der alte römische Kaiser Nero und seine zwei Mitstreiter, wollen ihn daran hindern und laufen zu ganz neuer Fiesheit auf.

En esta fábula, un niño miente sobre un lobo que se come a sus ovejas. ¿Qué pasará cuando el lobo realmente aparece?

En esta fábula de Esopo, dos ratoncitos con vidas muy diferentes enseñan el valor de la humildad.

En esta fábula de Esopo, un zorro trata mal a su amiga y aprende una lección.

Pour le punir d'avoir tué ses propres enfants, les dieux condamnent Hercule à douze épreuves, toutes plus difficiles les unes que les autres. Grâce à son courage, sa persévérance et sa ruse, Hercule réalisera des exploits. Mais obtiendra-t-il le pardon des dieux ?

Après avoir survécu au terrible cyclope Polyphème, Ulysse n'a qu'un désir : rentrer chez lui à Ithaque. Or les dieux en ont décidé autrement. Après de longs mois passés sur l'île de Circé la magicienne, Ulysse et ses compagnons reprennent enfin le large. Mais la mer leur réserve de nouvelles épreuves. Comment échapperont-ils aux Sirènes envoûtantes et dangereuses ?

Un roman passionnant de Viviane Koenig sur l'enfance du plus facétieux des dieux.

La suite des aventures passionnantes d'Hermès, messager des dieux !

Affronter un Cyclope dangereux, éviter le chant ensorcelant des Sirènes, déjouer les pièges du terrible Poséidon, remporter un concours de tir à l'arc... Découvrez les nombreuses aventures passionnantes d'Ulysse après la guerre de Troie, au long de son voyage pour rentrer chez lui à Ithaque !