Beasts of the Ancient World

Name: Beasts of the Ancient World
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241569078
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A Kids’ Guide to Mythical Creatures, from the Sphinx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku

By Marchella Ward

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Beasts of the Ancient World by Marchella Ward offers young readers an adventurous dive into the lives of mythical creatures from classical mythology. The book introduces creatures like the Hydra, the Chimera, and other legendary beasts, exploring their origins, unique traits, and the stories surrounding them. It's a delightfully educational journey into the fascinating realm of ancient myths designed to inspire curiosity and wonder.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this enchanting treasure if you're fascinated by mythical creatures from ancient lore. Discover captivating tales of legendary beasts, beautifully illustrated to ignite young imaginations and inspire budding adventurers. Perfect for children intrigued by history and mythology, this book brings the charm of legendary beasts to life.

Beasts of the Ancient World

Description

Beasts of the Ancient World is a beautifully illustrated treasury of beasts from ancient mythologies, with additional photography of real historical artefacts for kids aged 9-12.

Uncover tales of ancient beasts in this beautiful anthology of mythologies.

This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through incredible storytelling, you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241569078

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

Illustrated by Asia Orlando
Illustrated by Asia Orlando

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specialises in Greek and Roman tragedies. Asia Orlando is a digital artist, illustrator, and environmentalist. She specialises in publishing and editorial illustration, packaging, and products. Asia's ideas are constantly fueled by nature and storytelling, as the main source of inspiration. Her style can be described as whimsical, full of vibrant colours and rich in details. She's also the founder of Our Planet Week, a social media event for illustrators aimed to address environmental issues.

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