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Egyptian Gods & Goddesses
ISBN: 9780448420295 / Angielski / Miękka (mass market paperbound / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Young readers learn all about the more than 1,000 gods and goddesses which were worshipped in Ancient Egypt, in this Level 2 "All Aboard Reading" book. Full color.
Young readers learn all about the more than 1,000 gods and goddesses which were worshipped in Ancient Egypt, in this Level 2 "All Aboard Reading" book...
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23,01 zł |
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The New York Public Library Amazing Mythology : A Book of Answers for Kids
ISBN: 9780471332053 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Search for the origins of fire with Mantis. Witness mighty Zeus as he employs a powerful thunderbolt to overthrow his tyrannical father in ancient Greece. Meet Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess of the sun who shut herself in a cave, leaving the whole world in darkness. Join the Valkyries as they roam through Scandinavian battlefields in search of brave warriors. Find answers to everything you ve ever wanted to know about the intriguing mythologies from around the world . . .
How did Isis help Horus become king of all Egypt? See page 15. What was inside Pandora s Box? See page 28.... Search for the origins of fire with Mantis. Witness mighty Zeus as he employs a powerful thunderbolt to overthrow his tyrannical father in ancient Gre...
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78,36 zł |
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Greek Gods and Goddesses
ISBN: 9780486418629 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The deities of ancient Greece are central characters in a body of mythical narratives that were at the heart of a civilization that lasted many centuries. These characters and stories represent imaginatively the Greeks' understanding of nature, psychology, and their own history. They also include strange and spectacular tales of love and lust, war and peace, heroism and vengeance, supernatural feats and superhuman weaknesses -- which may explain their appeal to poets, prose writers, and artists over time, right up to the present day: a stock of themes and images at the historical heart of...
The deities of ancient Greece are central characters in a body of mythical narratives that were at the heart of a civilization that lasted many centur...
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23,01 zł |
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Rabbit Plants the Forest
ISBN: 9780826336910 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Rabbit Plants the Forest" is an adventure story based on characters from Cherokee tradition, including Ji-Stu (Rabbit) and his friends Otter, Sa-lo-li (Squirrel), and the mysterious Wampus Cat.
Ji-Stu, the Messenger for all the animals, is asked by Otter to tell Sa-lo-li it is a good day to plant. Much to his delight, Ji-Stu is invited to help Sa-lo-li plant the hickory nuts, walnuts, pecans, and acorns that will become new trees, keeping the forest thick and beautiful. Ji-Stu and Sa-lo-li only laugh when the elderly squirrel White Oak warns them to watch out for Wampus Cat. Before the... "Rabbit Plants the Forest" is an adventure story based on characters from Cherokee tradition, including Ji-Stu (Rabbit) and his friends Otter, Sa-lo-l...
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87,35 zł |
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Ninez
ISBN: 9780865341753 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. More than forty verses, games and stories of Spanish childhood folklore have been collected by the author from research based largely on archival materials gathered by WPA writers in the 1930s and in current interviews. A number of the pieces can be traced directly to Spain and were brought to America by early explorers and settlers. They serve as a link between the old and new worlds-a way to retain cultural and historical memory and transmit it to succeeding generations. Many interesting variations have occurred over the centuries, always the way with true folklore, as children have played...
More than forty verses, games and stories of Spanish childhood folklore have been collected by the author from research based largely on archival mate...
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78,13 zł |
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Popol Vuj
ISBN: 9780888993625 / Hiszpański / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Discovered in a church in Chichicastenango in 1701, the "Popol Vuj" is one of the few Mayan documents to survive the Spanish conquest. Stories that describe the creation of the Maya universe and humans are presented in vivid images and captivating text in this first authoritative children's version of the ancient and sacred text.
Discovered in a church in Chichicastenango in 1701, the "Popol Vuj" is one of the few Mayan documents to survive the Spanish conquest. Stories that de...
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68,91 zł |
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Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors
ISBN: 9780892367849 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Herakles was one of the greatest of all Greek heroes, and his exploits have been celebrated in paintings, songs, poetry and sculpture for thousands of years. This text is a one-of-a-kind account of the great mythological hero in action.
Herakles was one of the greatest of all Greek heroes, and his exploits have been celebrated in paintings, songs, poetry and sculpture for thousands of...
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66,16 zł |
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My Mom Is a Dragon: And My Dad Is a Boar
ISBN: 9780971594050 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Paper cut art has decorated Chinese homes for centuries. These delicate pictures show the lunar calendar animals in their finest moments. Read the story of the animals' race to Buddha's court. Then delight your child with the monkey's mischievous grin, the horse's dancing hooves, and the boar's sweet life.
Paper cut art has decorated Chinese homes for centuries. These delicate pictures show the lunar calendar animals in their finest moments. Read the sto...
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59,69 zł |
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Tales, Rumors, and Gossip : Exploring Contemporary Folk Literature in Grades 7-12
ISBN: 9781563081903 / Angielski / Twarda / 426 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Explore the stories and themes that capture the imagination of young people today. A sampling of tales is organized into broad subject areas, such as contaminated food, threats to children, and satanic legends, and the tales are analyzed according to function, structure, and international variants. De Vos also discusses film and literary adaptions and offers suggestions for adapting tales for the junior high and high school curriculum. Explore the stories and themes that capture the imagination of young people today. After a fascinating overview and discussion of contemporary legends... Explore the stories and themes that capture the imagination of young people today. A sampling of tales is organized into broad subject areas, such ... |
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445,13 zł |
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Weird But True! Know-It-All: Greek Mythology
ISBN: 9781426331893 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Classic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest book in the Weird But True spin-off series, Know-It-All. Fans of Rick Riordan will find this is the ideal companion book to dive a little deeper into the incredible stories from Greek mythology. Full color.
Classic stories from Greek mythology come to life in this latest book in the Weird But True spin-off series, Know-It-All. Fans of Rick Riordan will fi...
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59,88 zł |
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New Tales for Old : Folktales As Literary Fictions for Young Adults
ISBN: 9781563084478 / Angielski / Miękka / 408 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The timeless themes and versatility of folk tales have helped them survive and flourish over centuries, taking on myriad forms-short story, picture book, film, poem, and novel. This book gathers together a number of popular folktale reworkings (not just simple retellings) in a variety of genres that appeal to young adults. After discussing the nature of folktales, their cultural context, and the characteristics that make them attractive to young adults, de Vos and Altmann interpret specific tales (e.g., The Frog Prince, Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin), describing their many reworkings and... The timeless themes and versatility of folk tales have helped them survive and flourish over centuries, taking on myriad forms-short story, picture... |
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328,97 zł |
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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #20 Ghosts
ISBN: 9780375846663 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #14: A Good Night for Ghosts, they had lots of questions. What are some of the most famous ghost stories? Why do people believe in ghosts? Do most cultures have ghost stories? What are ghost hunters? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track...
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system Getting the facts behi...
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32,22 zł |
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Norse Mythology A to Z
ISBN: 9781604134117 / Angielski / Twarda / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examines the characters, objects, and places whose stories make up the folklore of the Norse people, who lived in the region known today as Scandinavia. This title features the entries that include: the most famous gods and goddesses; plants and animals important to Norse mythology; stories and poems; and, more.
Examines the characters, objects, and places whose stories make up the folklore of the Norse people, who lived in the region known today as Scandinavi...
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296,70 zł |
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African Mythology A to Z
ISBN: 9781604134155 / Angielski / Twarda / 149 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The African continent is home to a fascinating and strong tradition of myth, due in part to the long history of human habitation in Africa; the diversity of its geography, flora, and fauna; and the variety of its cultural beliefs. African Mythology A to Z is a readable reference to the deities, places, events, animals, beliefs, and other subjects that appear in the myths of various African peoples. For the first time, this edition features full-color photographs and illustrations.Coverage includes: The African continent is home to a fascinating and strong tradition of myth, due in part to the long history of human habitation in Africa; the div... |
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296,70 zł |
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World Myths and Legends: 25 Projects You Can Build Yourself
ISBN: 9781934670439 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people's history, science, and cultural values--the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe....
All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people's history, science, ...
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73,52 zł |
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Leprechauns and Irish Folklore: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter
ISBN: 9780375860096 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #15: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie...
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system Getting the facts behi...
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32,22 zł |
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Ghosts: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #42: A Good Night for Ghosts
ISBN: 9780606018333 / Angielski / Prebound / 117 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tying in to Jack and Annie's latest Merlin Mission, this nonfiction companion to A Good Night for Ghosts explores the origins of some of the most famous ghosts stories in Louisiana and explains that most cultures all over the world have some kind of ghost stories. Illustrations.
Tying in to Jack and Annie's latest Merlin Mission, this nonfiction companion to A Good Night for Ghosts explores the origins of some of the most famo...
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84,13 zł |
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Gifts from the Gods: Ancient Words & Wisdom from Greek & Roman Mythology
ISBN: 9780547152295 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ancient names come to rich and fascinating life in this lavishly illustrated gift book for mythology fans and word lovers.Did you know that "museums" were initially temples built to worship the nine muses, the goddesses of the arts? That "Janus" was the god of the doorways and hallways, and we have named our janitors after him?
Where did these words -- and other words, such as chaos, genius, nemesis, panic, echo, and narcissus -- come from? From the ancient stories of the Greeks -- stories that rang so true and wise that the names of the characters have survived for centuries as words we... Ancient names come to rich and fascinating life in this lavishly illustrated gift book for mythology fans and word lovers.Did you know that "museums" ...
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87,54 zł |
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The Student's Mythology: A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec ...
ISBN: 9781781395325 / Angielski / Miękka / 246 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. -The Student's Mythology- is an excellent introduction into this area. Its engaging -Question/Answer- format makes it very accessible to anyone interested in world mythologies. The first part of this text covers the Greek and Roman Mythologies and the second part looks at Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies. This edition has been fully reindexed, correcting errors in earlier editions.
-The Student's Mythology- is an excellent introduction into this area. Its engaging -Question/Answer- format makes it very accessible to anyone intere...
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67,38 zł |
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Death on the Hellespond and Other Myths and Legends
ISBN: 9781453580288 / Angielski / Miękka / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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106,43 zł |