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Beasts of the Ancient World: A Kids’ Guide to Mythical Creatures, from the Sphinx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku

By (author) Marchella Ward, Illustrated by Asia Orlando

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Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects, showing how each beast was represented in art. A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.

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Normally shipped | Usually dispatched in 3 to 4 weeks as supplier is out of stock
Publisher | DK
Published date | 3 Oct 2023
Language |
Format | Hardback
Pages | 144
Dimensions | 287 x 236 x 18mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 856g
ISBN | 978-0-7440-6954-9
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BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / social studies / folklore & mythology


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