African Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Osei-Nyame Jnr Kwadwo)(Pevná vazba)

African Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Osei-Nyame Jnr Kwadwo)(Pevná vazba)

Africa south of the Sahara possesses a rich body of folk tales and legends passed down over hundreds of years, often sharing similar elements. This collectible hardback offers a hefty selection of stories - of the gods, origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and more - from the Yoruba people of

Native American Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Gill Sam)(Pevná vazba)

The mythology and folk tales of the native, indigenous and First Nation tribes are many and varied, ranging from those of the Iroquois in the Northeast, and the Blackfoot and Cheyenne of the Great Plains, to the Cherokee of the Southeast, and the Navajo and Apache of the Southwest, among countless

Norse Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Schorn Brittany)(Pevná vazba)

Lively, stark and formidable, the imagery of Norse mythology storms through this classic collection. The fierce glory of Odin, Frigga, Heimdall and their fellow gods of Asgard shines here, with all the great adventures, from Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, to the legends of Loki. And from the fabled

Heroes & Heroines Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Tatar Maria)(Pevná vazba)

Our worldwide storytelling heritage is vast and varied and yet contains common threads, themes and motifs running throughout the many legends, whether they hail from the dusty plains of Africa or the cherry-blossom-blanketed hills of Japan. This astonishing anthology, in Flame Tree's covetable

Welsh Folk Tales (Stevenson Peter)(Pevná vazba)

This book, a selection of folk tales, true tales, tall tales, myths, gossip, legends and memories, celebrates and honors unique Welsh stories. Some are well known, others from forgotten manuscripts or out-of-print volumes, and some are contemporary oral tales. They reflect the diverse tradition of

African Myths of Origin (Belcher Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Gathering a wide range of traditional African myths, this compelling new collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds, brutal family conflict and vengeance, and desperate migrations across vast and alien lands. From impassioned descriptions of animal-creators to

Epic Tales of Triumph and Adventure (Cheshire Simon)(Pevná vazba)

Myths & Legends(Pevná vazba)

Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks and the Romans occupy the imagination but the ancient world was a lively and fertile source of

Chinese Myths and Folk Tales(Pevná vazba)

Chinese culture is rich with marvelous folklore, and this exquisitely designed collection draws on that magnificent historical repository.It features more than 200 fables and tales chosen from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio and other classic compendiums. Here are legends of ancient demons,

Greek Myths. Tales of Troy and Odysseus - Gustav Schwab

This collection of tales of the Trojan War and Odysseus, from Gustav Schwab’s seminal anthology of Greek myths, stages the illustrious exploits of a host of heroes and gods. Through the masterful drawings of Clifford Harper and artworks from the leading figures of the Golden Age of Illustration,

Filipino Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Romulo Liana)(Pevná vazba)

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Philippine fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich storytelling culture. Filipino Children's Favorite Stories presents thirteen well-loved myths and tales from the Philippines. These stories will enchant 5

Magic and Myth: Ireland's Fairy Tales (Scott Michael)(Pevná vazba)

Myths, legends, and magic are woven together in a collection of enthralling Irish fairy tales from the New York Times bestselling author of the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. A haunting midnight dance that steals children away... An eerie fairy island that appears once every seven

Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Suyenaga Joan)(Pevná vazba)

Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories contains a charming selection of traditional tales from the rich store of Indonesian lore and legends. These beautifully illustrated stories, retold for an international audience, provide children with insight into the traditional culture, beliefs and physical

Meet the Georgians - Epic Tales from Britain's Wildest Century (Peal Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Korean Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (So-Un Kim)(Pevná vazba)

This colorfully illustrated multicultural Korean children's book presents Korean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. Korean Children's Favorite Stories is a captivating collection of Korean folktales for children which are still being told, just as

Indian Children's Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Somaiah Rosemarie)(Pevná vazba)

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indian fairy tales and other folk stories that the whole family will enjoy Indian Children's Favorite Stories is a charming selection of eight Indian tales that provide an insight into traditional Indian culture. They make perfect

African Voices: Poetry & Tales (Koinange Wanjiru)(Pevná vazba)

African poetry is unique in its complexity, both because of its linguistic diversity and the devastating impact of colonialism and slavery. From the traditional oral poets to the vast outpouring of writing generated throughout the Atlantic slave trade, beautifully lyrical and haunting works are

New Windmill Book Of Greek Myths (McCaughrean Geraldine)(Pevná vazba)

This selection of 16 Greek myths provides tales of adventure, courage and mystery. Geraldine McCaughrean's re-telling makes them accessible for Key Stage 3

Winter's Tale: Winter's Tale (Sabuda Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Selkie (Birch Josephine)(Pevná vazba)

In a small village by the sea the fishermen are full of tales and myths of monsters, pirates and mermaids, but there is one myth that may be true. On a fine, clear morning the men set sail. Reeling in the nets the youngest of the crew is dragged into the water. Rescued from the depths of the sea by

Winter Tales (Casey Dawn)(Pevná vazba)

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (Steptoe John)(Pevná vazba)

A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is

The Odyssey (Homer)(Pevná vazba)

Homer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus's decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseus's adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs; and

Hometown Tales: Glasgow (Logan Kirsty)(Pevná vazba)

Original tales by remarkable writersHometown Tales is a series of books pairing exciting new voices with some of the most talented and important writers at work today. Some of the tales are fiction and some are narrative non-fiction - they are all powerful, fascinating and moving, and aim to