This lighthearted and entertaining guide for readers 8 to 12 begins with introductions to the major aspects of Greek mythology: the Twelve Olympians, Supernatural Creatures and Beasts, and Hooray for the Heroes. What follows are 16 tellings of such popular myths as Pandora's Box, Greedy King Midas, Perseus and Medusa, the Twelve Labors of Heracles, and our favorite, Daedalus and Icarus. Meredith Hamilton's witty cartoon illustrations give form to the heroes and strange creatures of Greek myth—many of which appear among the stickers and temporary tattoos that are included with the book.