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Jupiter and His Mighty Company

From Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin

This reader retells a story from Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin, first published in 1895. The ancient Greeks told stories about gods and goddesses who ruled the world from high mountain tops. Jupiter (also called Zeus) was the king of them all. These myths helped people long ago understand the thunder, the sea, and the mysteries of life and death. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. Reading these old stories lets children meet the powerful ideas and imagination that shaped much of Western literature and art.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 318 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Old Greek Stories, James Baldwin

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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