Roman Myths: Volume Two by Fiona Macdonald
A spellbinding, easy-to-read, and beautifully illustrated anthology of Roman myths.
How did the hunter Orion become a constellation? How was Lara, the water spirit, punished for being too loose-lipped? What happened to Mercury and Jupiter when they came down to earth disguised as humans? This second volume of Roman myths explores everything from the kidnapping of the Sabine women to how the city was saved by geese during a surprise attack by the Gauls. Filled with excitement and adventure, these timeless legends--stunningly illustrated and retold in simple language for young readers--will instill in children a love for reading, the power of the imagination, and a glorious past.
How did the hunter Orion become a constellation? How was Lara, the water spirit, punished for being too loose-lipped? What happened to Mercury and Jupiter when they came down to earth disguised as humans? This second volume of Roman myths explores everything from the kidnapping of the Sabine women to how the city was saved by geese during a surprise attack by the Gauls. Filled with excitement and adventure, these timeless legends--stunningly illustrated and retold in simple language for young readers--will instill in children a love for reading, the power of the imagination, and a glorious past.
Fiona MacDonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools and colleges and has written numerous books for children and adults. David Antram was born in Brighton, England. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist. John James was born in London and studied at the Eastbourne College of Art. He has specialized in illustrating historical subjects since leaving art school in 1982.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781912904839 |
| ISBN 10 | 1912904837 |
| Title | Roman Myths: Volume Two |
| Author | Fiona Macdonald |
| Series | Myths |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Salariya Book Company Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 88 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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