Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook by Ben Hubbard
Discover the amazing myths and legends surrounding gods, goddesses, magical creatures, heroes, and monsters from around the world.This fact-packed title in DK's Ultimate Handbook series is a treasure trove of narratives on more than 200 fascinating myths and legends.
Children aged 5-9 can learn all about the origin of different legends, the unique characteristics of powerful gods and goddesses and a wide variety of mythical creatures. With intriguing stories of notorious tricksters, mighty winged creatures, and heroic battles, this book is loaded with beautiful photography and authentic text from subject experts.
This myths and legends book for kids offers:
- 200 stories of myths, legends, and folklore from around the world and their origins.
- A global approach to myths and legends, covering stories from Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania.
- An engaging handbook style for a deep dive into the subject through an informal tone.
Step into the fascinating world of myths with DK's Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook and read about fearsome battles between monsters, such as the Hydra and Fafnir the dragon, and the heroes that fought them like Hercules and Sigurd. Find out about the exciting legends of King Arthur and Sun Wukong, and get to know about epics, such as the Mahabharata, Popol Vuh, and a host of tales from around the world.
At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection?
DK's Ultimate Handbook series will spark curiosity and amaze children aged 5+ interested in the world around them. Travel back to the prehistoric world with Dinosaur Ultimate Handbook, explore the incredible animal kingdom with Animal, and unearth the natural world with Rocks and Minerals.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is currently a part of Penguin Random House, which was formed on July 1, 2013. For adults and children, DK produces highly visual, photographic nonfiction. With offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto, DK creates content for consumers in over 87 countries and 62 languages. DK's mission is to educate, enrich, and delight readers of all ages, and everything DK produces, whether in print or digital format, reflects the company's distinct design approach. DK's unique combination of words and visuals, put together to amazing effect, gives unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780593843710 |
| Title | Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook |
| Author | Ben Hubbard |
| Series | Dk's Ultimate Handbook |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Young Readers |
| Year published | 2025-08-12 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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