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Myths and legends / by Deborah Lock ; illustrator, Emma Hobson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: DK adventuresPublisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2015Edition: First American editionDescription: 127 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 21 cmContent type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1465439064
  • 1465439072
  • 9781465439062
  • 9781465439079
Subject(s):
Contents:
What is a myth? -- Raven (North American myths) -- Anansi (West African myths) -- The voyage of Odysseus (Ancient Greek myths) -- Thor (Viking myths) -- Monkey King's mischief (Chinese myths) -- Myths quiz -- Glossary -- Pronunciation guide.
Summary: "Let your imaginations soar with these myths and legends from long ago and be whisked away on a magical journey around the world, retelling myths and legends from long ago. Meet the mischievous tricksters, the brave heroes and the all-powerful creator gods from ancient cultures and find out how they overcome the giants, the shapeshifters and the lure of sea-maidens" -- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 398.2 L813 Available 33111008114734
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 398.2 L813 Available 33111008068880
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Let your imaginations soar and be whisked away on a magical journey around the world, retelling myths and legends from long ago. Meet the mischievous tricksters, the brave heroes and the all-powerful creator gods from ancient cultures and find out how they overcome the giants, the shapeshifters and the lure of sea-maidens in DK Adventures: Myths and Legends .

DK Adventures is a nonfiction series for kids ages 8-11 featuring visually rich theme spreads, and fascinating facts that help kids build their skills in vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and critical thinking while developing a love of reading. Designed to keep interest high, build knowledge, and enrich the reading experience with fascinating background information, each title in the DK Adventures series is filled with information yet eminently accessible, and available in a wide range of kid-favorite topics including rain forests, animals, rocks, and shipwrecks.

Includes index.

What is a myth? -- Raven (North American myths) -- Anansi (West African myths) -- The voyage of Odysseus (Ancient Greek myths) -- Thor (Viking myths) -- Monkey King's mischief (Chinese myths) -- Myths quiz -- Glossary -- Pronunciation guide.

"Let your imaginations soar with these myths and legends from long ago and be whisked away on a magical journey around the world, retelling myths and legends from long ago. Meet the mischievous tricksters, the brave heroes and the all-powerful creator gods from ancient cultures and find out how they overcome the giants, the shapeshifters and the lure of sea-maidens" -- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-12.

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