Folklore & Mythology

Bold reader - open your mystical map and get ready to travel through time with 21 dazzling stories of daring and deceit, reward and punishment. Meet gods, goddesses and demigods, serpents, coyotes, talking fish and clever spiders, and cavort with sea...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101936368Author Mary Pope OsborneFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580895859Author Pamela S. TurnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions are answered with short, informative text, vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page.Book InformationISBN...

A beautifully illustrated collection of profiles of more than 80 goddesses and other powerful women retold for children aged 7-9.Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With...

Legends of Norse Mythology is an illustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes retold anew. Featuring beautiful and otherworldly portraits of mythological characters from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426313806Author Donna Jo NapoliFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Get ready to go back in time to discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations -- Ancient Egypt! Packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, gods, and more, this illustrated introduction to Egyptology is perfect for curious kids ages 8...

What Do We Know About Atlantis? lets curious young readers dive into what we really know about the sunken city. First described by Plato, the idea of Atlantis has existed since 360 B.C.! Learn about the history of the Greek god Poseidon's relationship...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426314988Author Blake HoenaFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Uncover the stories of gods and goddesses from around the world, in this dynamic anthology of ancient myths.Discover 23 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient...

It's Princess Oola's birthday and she's having a party for all of her fairy tale friends. Oola loves her birthday, but so does Oscar - he thinks it's delicious! He's eaten the birthday cards, he's eaten the presents and he's much better at EAT the parcel...

One day a collection of very old maps in found in a dusty library. They show where in the world monsters from mythology and folklore can be found. According to the notes left with them they were made by Cornelius Walters, an intrepid explorer from the...

Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise old oak tree as he shares with beautiful illustrations, science facts and folk tales what he has learned in his 500 years on earth.My arms stretch out all day long.I can be climbed, but I'm not a mountain. What...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A traditional German tale about the perils of greed, and what happens to those who always want more than they have. When a fisherman catches a magical fish, he has the...

If you believe that all you need to fight an evil bloodthirsty fiend is garlic or holy water, think again. What you need is to keep a cool head and reach for your copy of Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts! Have you heard of the headless man roaming Edinburgh...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423121718Author Rick RiordanFormat HardbackPage Count 156Imprint Hyperion Books for ChildrenPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 403gDimensions(mm) 184mm *...

Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage. From her extraordinary birth - sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache - to her refusal to take no for an answer. Find out how she...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646112937Author Yung In ChaeFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland.Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation, and...

Discover the hidden meaning of stars in this first introduction to astrology for children.Secrets of Astrology tells you all you want to know about astrology, from the meaning of zodiac signs, to how to read a birth chart. Simple, readable text clearly...

You might have heard of the unicorn and the griffin, but what about the unifin? This fantastical flipbook collects together magical and mythical creatures from all over the world, then lets you mix and match their fronts and backs to create even more...

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologiesThis book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780789453914Author Angela BullFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dorling KindersleyPublisher DKWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 151mm * 4mm

Part of Nosy Crow's list of publishing in collaboration with the British Museum, developed in consultation with some of the world's leading experts on Viking history.A kid's life as a Viking might sound like fun, what with all those cool battles and...

Truth or Busted's Urban Myths title explores popular myths and legends, sayings and notions in a light and humorous way that kids will find unputdownable. Such statements as 'You can get sucked down an aeroplane loo!' or 'Your fingernails keep growing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486418629Author John GreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 176gDimensions(mm) 278mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375863318Author Bonnie WorthFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783124930Author Sara StanfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570917820Author Pam CalvertFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

OF COURSE you think Snow White was the most perfect girl in the world. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you ...About the AuthorNancy Loewen writes fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. Recent awards include:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823410774Author Tomie dePaolaFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 153gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

The definitive collection of British and Irish folktales from master storyteller and poet Kevin Crossley-Holland.Rich and strange, these eerie and magical folktales from across Britain and Ireland have been passed down from generation to generation, and...

With an introduction to astronomy basics and a special section on constellations, this is a perfect children's guide to stargazing. You've gazed at stars. Perhaps you've even identified a few constellations, planets, and other distant objects. Now...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781479519422Author ,Eric BraunFormat HardbackImprint Picture Window BooksPublisher Capstone Press

Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world!The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and...

If you love magic and adventure, here is the book for you. In this treasure trove of tales, storyteller Fiona Collins has collected the best-loved stories from the misty, magical mountains, rushing rivers and green rolling hills of North Wales. In these...

What is a Treevipus? A fantastic creature with the head of a trunkfish, the body of a weevil and the tail of a platypus, of course! In this miniature edition of this popular novelty title, a host of creatures presented in humorous pictures and...

Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is realWhen journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a...

A Gorgeous Collector's Edition of folk and fairy tales from the continent of Africa, with stories from regions now marked as modern nations such as Libya, Algeria, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda, who inherit the folk and...