Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ancient religions, Mythology and legends

Growing up, Paul Bunyan was always too big.

Some folks say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand.

Casey Jones was the most famous railroad engineer there ever was.

Calamity Jane was always in search of adventure.

A stunning gift book drawing together mythological poems - classic and brand-new - from around the world, illustrated throughout in black and white by award-winning former children's laureate Chris Riddell.

Imagine .

There is no gravity in space.

It takes seven years to digest swallowed gum.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.

Bats are blind.

Ever wonder where chocolate came from?

The animals of the grasslands have a problem.

Little Sima's village in China was suffering from a 100 years without rain.

Brrr!

Bokuden was a great swordsman who liked to travel.

He wanted nothing more than to live in peace, until a petty tyrant forced him into a cruel choice: Swiss hunter William Tell is famous for his great skill with a crossbow.

From the ancient legends of the Aztecs, comes the story of a love as enduring as a mountain: The Aztec Emperor has many children, but Princess Izta is dearest to his heart.

In ancient Greece, a princess rises to a challenge: Psyche lives in the comfort of her parents' wealthy kingdom.

From a life filled with heartache and hardship, comes an unmatched beauty destined for a fairy-tale ending: Pear Blossom, a young Korean girl, leads a happy life with her parents-until her mother dies and her father remarries.

From an East African village, into the Land of the Dead: Marwe lives in a village where food is scarce.

From an ancient legend comes a love story for all time.

Can two young boys outsmart and outwit the lords of death?

A young hero who overcame the unthinkable rises to unite his people.

Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus?

From one of China's most famous epics comes a righteous hero and god of war.

From the pages of Arabian Nights comes an amazing tale of chance and adventure.

From the deepest, darkest depths of the Atlantic Ocean to the cacophonous canopies of the Amazon rainforest, Basher History: Legendary Creatures brings to life the weirdest, creepiest and most amazing beasts rumoured to have roamed our planet.

This award-winning YA book takes readers on a fascinating tour through the world of blood-from ancient history to modern science.

Kurzweilig, informativ, witzig: Alles, was man über die griechische Götterwelt wissen muss Wer könnte die griechischen Göttersagen besser nacherzählen als der Sohn des Poseidon höchstpersönlich?

Travel 2,500 years back in time to find out where many of our modern holiday traditions originated.

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Discover the dark and dangerously seductive trilogy from bestselling teen author Meg Cabot.

This beautiful children's story treasury brings together 14 classic children's fairy tales and 17 well-known myths and legends from around the world in one magical collection.

A medieval tragedy and tale of retribution - The Dungeon is a powerful story from a writer of great skill and potency.

A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 20 Celtic myths retold for children aged 7-9.

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.

Delve into a world of strange creatures, magical powers, and warring gods in this thrilling compendium of ancient Egyptian myths.

Exciting stories, extraordinary creatures, and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come together in this compendium of Norse myths - first told long ago by the Vikings.

The powerful and magical sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller BEASTS OF PREY, perfect for fans of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, SHADOW AND BONE and THE GILDED ONES.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language.

Travel back in time in this essential mini encyclopedia to the mighty Roman empire, with all the information you need to know about gods, gladiators, baths, battles, and more!

From pyramids and pharaohs to tombs and Tutankhamun, unlock the secrets of ancient Egypt in this brilliant mini encyclopedia about one of the world's greatest civilizations.

The ultimate adventure retold for children!

When the god Apollo asks for a favour, it's never going to be straightforward.

Death has her in his grasp.

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child.

Michael Rosen, Professor of Children's Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, and bestselling author, poet and broadcaster, introduces these great myths and legends of Ancient Egypt.

The breathtaking conclusion to the No.

The three Kennedy brothers were famous politicians.