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Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook: More Than 200 Heroes, Villains and Mythical Creatures from Around the World
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Series: Dk's Ultimate Handbook
Publisher Price: $14.99
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ISBN10: 0593843711
ISBN13: 9780593843710
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: Aug 12 2025
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780593843710
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: Aug 12 2025
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.90 Depth: 8.90
Language: English
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.
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