Recounts the stories of mythological characters such as Daedalus, Midas, Atalanta, Perseus, Theseus, and Pygmalion.
Here are twelve Greek myths, retold in an accessible style and magnificently illustrated with classic elegance. Full color.
An anthology of legends from across North America, including the Cheyenne, Oneida, Algonquin, Micmac, Kiowa, Blackfoot, Mohawk, and Bella Coola. The lavish paintings of Mohawk artist C.J. Taylor illuminate the relationship to nature in an exciting, informative, and even humorous way
Collects myths, legends, fables, and folk tales from around the world.
The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. David Mowaljarlai said, "We want our children to see the daylight and the sun go down on our land, the home of the Dreamtime, and to live there to their old age and really understand their culture.
The Greek army has been sent to Troy to recapture Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. But how can they get inside the heavily defended city? The Greek commander, Odysseus, comes up with an extraordinary solution - but will his daring plan really work?
Theseus is determined to slay the monster that lives at the heart of the labyrinth, but even if he succeeds, will he make it back home to Athens in one piece?
A brand new retelling of the Greek myth, "Perseus and the Gorgon". Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone - Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. A new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the "Usborne Reading Programme". Aimed at children whose…
The mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. Introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful Percy Jackson series.