Books with author Madeline Tyler

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe has neither the look nor the voice of divinity, and is scorned and rejected by her kin. Increasingly isolated, she turns to mortals for companionship, leading her to discover a power forbidden to the gods: witchcraft. When love drives Circe to cast a dark spell, wrathful Zeus banishes her to the remote island of Aiaia. There she learns to harness her occult craft, drawing strength from nature. But she will not always be alone; many are destined to pass through Circe's place of exile, entwining their fates with hers. The messenger god, Hermes. The craftsman, Daedalus. A ship bearing a golden fleece. And wily Odysseus, on his epic voyage home. There is danger for a solitary woman in this world, and Circe's independence draws the wrath of men and gods alike. To protect what she holds dear, Circe must decide whether she belongs with the deities she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. Breathing life into the ancient world, Madeline Miller weaves an intoxicating tale of gods and heroes, magic and monsters, survival and transformation.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the animal world are introduced to the different types of mollusks in this accessible and engaging text that complements science curriculum topics. Basic facts about these fascinating sea creatures, which include snails, clams, mussels, squid, and octopi, are explored as readers learn about their nutrition needs, reproductive stages, and their life cycles. Creative design elements give readers a better idea of exactly what each kind of mollusk looks like. Helpful graphic organizers and fun fact boxes also add extra insight into this subject.

Learning how to read all different kinds of maps is a valuable skill. There are maps that depict different natural landforms, groups of people, weather patterns, and towns and cities. Money and trade can also be shown on maps. Readers gain knowledge about economics through this creative look at maps that deal with these concepts. Concise text makes this subject easy to understand. The detailed glossary, helpful fact boxes, useful diagrams and graphic organizers, and bright, full-color examples of maps enhance this reading experience.

Vampires, besides being bloodthirsty, are said to be extremely intelligent, perhaps so intelligent that they've tricked people into believing they don't exist. In this spine-tingling text, valiant readers are given the chilling challenge of gathering scientific evidence about an intriguing monster. They're introduced to the methods real-life scientists use to perform experiments and presented with accessible step-by-step instructions to gather essential information about the undead. They'll even test the popular theory that vampires can be warded off by garlic.

Some maps only show us where different locations are, but others also deal with the population in these locations. In this resourceful guide to mapping people, readers learn how to decipher and create these kinds of maps. Helpful diagrams, informational fact boxes, a detailed glossary, useful graphic organizers, and vivid, full-color examples of maps further expand readers' understanding of this essential social studies curriculum topic. The focus of this volume is also meant to help young readers gain more knowledge about diversity and the many ways that it can be shown.

Vampires, besides being bloodthirsty, are said to be extremely intelligent, perhaps so intelligent that they've tricked people into believing they don't exist. In this spine-tingling text, valiant readers are given the chilling challenge of gathering scientific evidence about an intriguing monster. They're introduced to the methods real-life scientists use to perform experiments and presented with accessible step-by-step instructions to gather essential information about the undead. They'll even test the popular theory that vampires can be warded off by garlic.

Where was Mesopotamia located? What did ancient Mesopotamian society look like? What did the people who lived there do for fun? As readers discover the answers to these and other questions about ancient Mesopotamia, they are encouraged to see the similarities and differences between this civilization and others of the past and present. The well-researched main text exposes young people to a different culture, which is further highlighted in fact boxes and sidebars. This essential social studies curriculum topic is presented in an engaging way through exciting design elements, including timelines, maps, and historical and contemporary images.

It might be a matter of life and death whether the stink coming from a sibling's bedroom is smelly socks or the odor of the undead, as in zombies! So, the real-life scientific methods and vocabulary in this entertaining and enlightening volume could save a life. Readers will be riveted as they're carefully trained to become paranormal investigators. They'll learn to make predictions, identify variables, analyze outcomes, and possibly avert a zombie apocalypse. They'll also delve into intriguing information about the mythology of zombies as well as bizarre zombie-like behaviors found in nature.

Our knowledge of space has increased spectacularly with the advent of space satellites, telescopes, and probes. Yet, sightings of UFOs continue to be quite high. Clearly, a skilled investigator is needed to discover the unsettling truth behind these alarming objects. This thrilling guide to the extraterrestrial, which includes information about Area 51, crop circles, and Roswell, New Mexico, presents heroic readers with need-to-know scientific knowledge, vocabulary, and experiments they can use to discover the truth about alien life.