| Cool Mythology: Filled with Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages Contributor(s): Croft, Malcolm (Author), Weighill, Damien (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 191023284X ISBN-13: 9781910232842 Publisher: Pavilion Books OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - General |
| Dewey: 398.200 |
| Lexile Measure: 1150 |
| Series: Cool Kids |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.9" W x 5.9" (0.75 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This fun book, part of the popular Cool series, is a fascinating introduction to world mythology, broken up into handy bite-sized chunks. It covers all the main world mythologies, including Sumerian, Incan, African, Native American, African, Egyptian, Persian, Hindu, Norse and, of course, Greek and Roman, including the famous Olympians (Zeus, Hera, Poseidon and others). It begins with a selection of creation myths from different cultures (for example the Dreamtime of Aboriginal Australian mythology) and delves into individual stories from mythology, such as Perseus meeting Medusa and Pandora's box. It covers fantastical mythological creatures from the fearsome Manticore from Persian legend to the modern-day Yeti, plus giants, dragons and the Phoenix. It explores mythological places like Atlantis and various versions of the afterlife, from the idyllic Arthurian Avalon to the rather less pleasant Yomi, the dark and gloomy underworld of Japanese mythology.Ancient myths are still relevant to today's society, explaining traditions and giving lasting moral lessons. But most of all, they're entertaining adventures that connect us to the past - and this book is the perfect introduction to how cool mythology really is. |