Description
A sumptuously illustrated treasury of Greek myths filled with lively retellings of stories of brave heroes, powerful gods and terrible monsters, presented in a luxury, cloth-covered hardback. With thirty-two popular and exciting stories including "Pandora's Box", "The minotaur and the Labyrinth", "Jason and the Golden Fleece". Illustrated notes in the margins offer further insights into the history of Greek myths. Includes an extensive reference section with illustrated maps of Ancient Greece, a glossary of tricky words, a huge Who's Who of heroes, monsters, Gods and locations and an online pronunciation guide to Greek names.
About the Author
Anna Milbourne (Author)
Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.
Louie Stowell (Author)
Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and story titles for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and, now, politics. She is now Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House and is currently working on four children's fantasy novels.
Reviews
A very accessible, well-written and extravagantly illustrated bargain of a hardback. Lots of information, including maps. One to keep forever. * The Big Issue *
There is nothing like inquisitive children for exposing gaping holes in one's general knowledge. The recently published Usborne Book of Greek Myths has enough wars and monsters to keep my boys rapt while I make notes on the gods and goddesses. A good present for an eight-year-old. * Daily Telegraph Magazine *
Awards
Short-listed for Junior Design Awards 2011.
Book Information
ISBN 9780746089316
Author Anna Milbourne
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1560g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 207mm * 31mm
About the Author
Anna Milbourne (Author)
Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.
Louie Stowell (Author)
Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and story titles for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and, now, politics. She is now Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House and is currently working on four children's fantasy novels.
Reviews
A very accessible, well-written and extravagantly illustrated bargain of a hardback. Lots of information, including maps. One to keep forever. * The Big Issue *
There is nothing like inquisitive children for exposing gaping holes in one's general knowledge. The recently published Usborne Book of Greek Myths has enough wars and monsters to keep my boys rapt while I make notes on the gods and goddesses. A good present for an eight-year-old. * Daily Telegraph Magazine *
Awards
Short-listed for Junior Design Awards 2011.
Book Information
ISBN 9780746089316
Author Anna Milbourne
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1560g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 207mm * 31mm
