Author : Tom McGowen
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 21,89 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Presents, in encyclopedia format, monsters and supernatural beings from Abominable Snowman to Zombi.
Author : Tom McGowen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : 9780528800740
Presents, in encyclopedia format, monsters and supernatural beings from Abominable Snowman to Zombi.
Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 49,14 MB
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0786495057
"Here there be dragons"--this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.
Author : John Matthews
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0007365055
From unicorns and trolls to werewolves and griffins, this comprehensive guide is the key to discovering every magical creature from myth, folklore and legend around the world.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 18,90 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0744037433
Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world! Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You’ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover: - Facts behind the myths - Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories - Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this mythology book for children is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interes in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.
Author : Carey Martell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,27 MB
Release : 2015-11-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781522831525
From 'Adamant' to 'Zulfigar', this is the most up-to-date, comprehensive guide to the history and lore behind mythological items. Written by a folklore expert this volume is the latest in research about interesting and wondrous trinkets, weapons and armor featured in legends throughout human history and time periods. The Encyclopedia of Legendary Artifacts is an invaluable reference guide to the mythos of objects featured in Greek, Roman, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Irish and Arthurian mythology. Useful for writers, game designers and story-tellers.
Author : Adam Auerbach
Publisher : Pushkin Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,43 MB
Release : 2023-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781782694212
A vibrantly illustrated, imaginative picture book featuring mythological creatures drawn from diverse cultural traditions.
Author : Brenda Rosen
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 19,59 MB
Release : 2009-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781402765360
Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.
Author : Carlyn Beccia
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 39,93 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1512449164
Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It's not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster's origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each creature in fun and surprising ways. Tips and infographics--including monster anatomy, how to survive a vampire attack, and real-life giant creatures of the deep sea--make this a highly visual and fun-to-browse book.
Author : Richard Huber
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 33,11 MB
Release : 2013-05-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486319091
Vast compilation of royalty-free images from many cultures and eras — from prehistoric rock paintings to works of Max Ernst, from the masks of black Africa to the gargoyles of Notre Dame.
