Theseus and the Minotaur

The ancient Greeks had a myth about a hero named Theseus who ventured into a labyrinth and faced the terrifying Minotaur. Why is this story still told today, and what can we learn from it? Readers discover the answers in this fresh interpretation of a classic story. Colorful illustrations are paired with conversational text that is ideal for both independent reading and reading aloud. This fun approach to mythology gets young and struggling readers excited about history and encourages them to think about the lessons both the ancient Greeks and modern readers learn from the story of Theseus.