The Kingfisher Book Of Myths And Legends

Download or read book Myths and Legends written by Anthony Horowitz and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2007-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tragedies and triumphs are memorable themes in this collection of thirty-five myths and legends from the ancient world. Including the lesser-known tales of Polynesia and the Americas alongside the greatest stories in Greek mythology, young readers will explore the folklore of past civilizations.

Download or read book The Kingfisher Book of Mythology written by David Bellingham and published by Hachette Book Group. This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great myths and legends of the ancient world are explained in this unique and wide-ranging reference with a glossary and more than 600 mythical characters. Full-color illustrations.

Download or read book The Illustrated Book of Myths written by and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of myths from many cultures.

Download or read book The Kingfisher Treasury of Myths and Legends written by Ann Pilling and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2003-06-20 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of fourteen myths and legends from Greece, West Africa, Russia, and other parts of the world.

Download or read book The Kingfisher Book of Myths and Legends written by and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of thirty-five myths from around the world.

Download or read book Myths and Legends of the Desert written by John Malam and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2002-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths and Legends of the Desert explores the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and shows how the gods they believed in helped them make sense of the world around them--from the rising and setting of the sun to the annual flooding of the Nile River. Discover how the pharaohs influenced the course of civilization in Egypt, and learn about the mythology surrounding scorpions and scarab beetles.

Download or read book Flights of Fancy written by Peter Tate and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect bedside companion for every bird-watcher and nature lover, inside Flights of Fancy you’ll find: Cranes “Don’t promise the crane in the sky, but give the titmouse in your hand.” Russian proverb Magpies “One for sorrow, two for joy…” Traditional English rhyme Owls “The owl shrieked at thy birth, an evil sign.” Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part III Peacocks “The peacock is ashamed of its large black feet.” Medieval Persian tradition Ravens “When the raven tried to bring fire to the world, ash turned its feathers black.” Cherokee Indian legend Swans “Sewing a swan’s feather into your husband’s pillow will keep him faithful.” British superstition