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	Lunge-Larsen, Lise. GIFTS FROM THE GODS : ANCIENT WORDS AND WISDOM FROM GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY New York : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011 IL 3-6, RL 6.9 ISBN 0547152299
Click on the book to read Amazon reviews	Did you know that Hypnos, the god of sleep, was so powerful he could put anyone to sleep whenever he desired? In one story from Gifts From the Gods, Hera wanted Zeus, who supported the Trojans, put to sleep so she could help the Greeks battle against the Trojans in the Trojan War. Hypnos reluctantly agreed and sprinkled sleep onto Zeus. While Zeus slept, Hera helped her Greek heroes drive out the Trojans in battle. The word hypnotize, putting someone into an artificial sleep, comes from the myth of Hypnos. There are many more stories just as entertaining about your favorite Gods and Goddesses. You will also discover how the Greek & Roman Gods inspired words in our language derived from their gifts.  (Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award nominee, 2014)
	SUBJECTS:      Vocabulary.                         Mythology.

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