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Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction >> Social Science - Folklore & Mythology
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The New York Public Library Amazing Mythology: A Book of Answers for Kids
ISBN: 9780471332053 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. 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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69,97 zł |
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Greek Gods and Goddesses
ISBN: 9780486418629 / Angielski / Miękka / 48 str. 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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20,54 zł |
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A Wonder Book: Heroes and Monsters of Greek Mythology
ISBN: 9780486432090 / Angielski / Miękka / 157 str. Teeming with monsters, magic, and adventure, this captivating children's classic by one of America's greatest writers retells six legendary tales of incredible warriors and evil creatures.
Using a fictional narrator who tells engrossing stories to his young relatives on quiet hillsides, in secluded vales, and other attractive settings, Nathaniel Hawthorne draws his readers into the imaginative and ancient world of Greek mythology. There, they meet King Midas, the man with an unusual power, in "The Golden Touch"; Hercules, the legendary hero and strongman, in "The Three Golden Apples";... Teeming with monsters, magic, and adventure, this captivating children's classic by one of America's greatest writers retells six legendary tales of i...
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24,65 zł |
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Favorite Norse Myths
ISBN: 9780486451190 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. The oldest stories from around the world tell about the -beginnings of things.- This collection of thrilling tales of the Far North is no different. Narratives from the Land of the Midnight Sun describe winters as terrible times of cold and gloom, in a region where jagged mountain peaks tower over deep valleys that are home to giants and other spirits.
Specially written for young readers, these rousing Norse myths bring to life a land populated by brave warriors, cruel giants, mischievous dwarfs, and other fantastic beings. Sixteen tales include accounts of -How Odin Lost His Eye, - -The... The oldest stories from around the world tell about the -beginnings of things.- This collection of thrilling tales of the Far North is no different. N...
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28,60 zł |
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Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
ISBN: 9780613214810 / Angielski / Prebound / 48 str. 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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60,92 zł |
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Astrology
ISBN: 9780737735062 / Angielski / Biblioteczna (library binding) / 134 str. Do witches have the power to influence events? Can psychic mediums communicate with the dead? Are UFOs spacecraft from other planets? These and other questions come under scrutiny in Greenhaven Press's < I>Fact or Fiction< /I> series. These anthologies expose the occult, the paranormal, and the mysterious to the light of critical thinking. In each volume, experts, scholars, and enthusiasts present arguments for and against the existence of a mysterious phenomenon, event, or legend. A general introduction orients the reader to the topic, and an in-depth epilogue gives readers tools with...
Do witches have the power to influence events? Can psychic mediums communicate with the dead? Are UFOs spacecraft from other planets? These and other ...
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215,23 zł |
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Dateline: Troy
ISBN: 9780763630843 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. "Perhaps the ultimate model for making history relevant. . . . A superb and often inspiring work." KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)
"Newbery Medal winner Fleischman goes right to today's headlines and shows that the ancient world and our own are not so very different at all. He retells Homer's tale of the Trojan War, THE ILLIAD, in a brisk narrative that will capture kids' attention." BOOKLIST (boxed review) "This exquisitely designed and provocative book should spark debate, insight, and an appreciation of historical connections." PARENTING" "Perhaps the ultimate model for making history relevant. . . . A superb and often inspiring work." KIRKUS REVIEWS (starred review)
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37,00 zł |
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Singapore Children's Favorite Stories
ISBN: 9780794600976 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary and oral culture. Singapore Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories that provide an insight into the traditional culture and history of Singapore. Retold by Diane Taylor for an international audience, the whimsical watercolor illustrations by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard offer insight into Singapore's multicultural past and present, as well as its colonial roots. The famous story of the tiger under the...
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich li...
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62,12 zł |
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Perseus
ISBN: 9780812627350 / Angielski / Twarda / 160 str. In this second of McCaughrean's four-book Heroes series, readers follow Perseus as he lives the fate the oracles have declared, an impossible quest to kill the hideous, snake-haired Medusa to save his mother from marriage to an evil king.
In this second of McCaughrean's four-book Heroes series, readers follow Perseus as he lives the fate the oracles have declared, an impossible quest to...
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73,88 zł |
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Hawaiian Legends of Dreams
ISBN: 9780824829612 / Angielski / Twarda / 146 str. Moe'uhane, the Hawaiian word for dream, means soul sleep. Hawaiians of old believed they communicated with 'auma-kua, their ancestral guardians, while sleeping, and this important relationship was sustained through dreaming. During soul sleep, people received messages of guidance from the gods; romantic relationships blossomed; prophecies were made; cures were revealed. Dreams provided inspiration, conveying songs and dances that were remembered and performed upon waking. Specialists interpreted dreams, which were referred to and analyzed whenever important decisions were to be made.... Moe'uhane, the Hawaiian word for dream, means soul sleep. Hawaiians of old believed they communicated with 'auma-kua, their ancestral guardians, wh... |
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127,25 zł |
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Rabbit Plants the Forest
ISBN: 9780826336910 / Angielski / Twarda / 31 str. "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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77,99 zł |
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Ninez
ISBN: 9780865341753 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. 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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69,76 zł |
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Tales of Great Dragons
ISBN: 9780883880753 / Angielski / Miękka |
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20,37 zł |
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How the Robin Got Its Red Breast: A Legend of the Sechelt People
ISBN: 9780889711587 / Angielski / Miękka / 40 str. These traditional teaching legends come straight from the oral traditions of the Sechelt Nation. Simple enough to be understood by young children, yet compelling enough for adults, they are gentle, beautifully presented cautionary tales. You'll want to read them again and again - and you'll learn a few words of the Shishalh language while you're at it. Charlie Craigan is a young Sechelt artist who works in a tiny studio set up in his bedroom. He studied traditional wood carving with Sechelt Nation carvers, but learned to draw and paint by studying books.
These traditional teaching legends come straight from the oral traditions of the Sechelt Nation. Simple enough to be understood by young children, yet...
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40,95 zł |
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Strong Stuff: Herakles and His Labors
ISBN: 9780892367849 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. 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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62,12 zł |
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My Mom Is a Dragon: And My Dad Is a Boar
ISBN: 9780971594050 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. 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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53,30 zł |
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Tales, Rumors, and Gossip: Exploring Contemporary Folk Literature in Grades 712
ISBN: 9781563081903 / Angielski / Twarda / 426 str. 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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282,89 zł |
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Z Is for Zeus: A Greek Mythology Alphabet
ISBN: 9781585363414 / Angielski / Twarda / 40 str. "An A to Z introduction to Greek mythology including heroes, gods and goddesses, the Iliad, Dephi, and Labyrinth. Each topic is introduced with a poem and includes detailed-filled expository text"--Provided by publisher.
"An A to Z introduction to Greek mythology including heroes, gods and goddesses, the Iliad, Dephi, and Labyrinth. Each topic is introduced with a poem...
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73,88 zł |
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Haunted Houses
ISBN: 9781597165730 / Angielski / Biblioteczna (library binding) / 32 str. |
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147,81 zł |
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Haunted Hotels
ISBN: 9781597165747 / Angielski / Biblioteczna (library binding) / 32 str. These hotels have rooms where guests sometimes check in and wish they could immediately check out! Haunted by their histories, the 11 hotels visited in this title have it all: rooms that turn icy cold for no reason; beds that suddenly have the impression of bodies lying down when none are present; shadowy figures carrying candles up stairways; handprints appearing on mirrors; doors slamming for no reason; and pictures flying off walls. Kids will be fascinated by the nonfiction histories that inspired these tales of paranormal activity. Whether or not the ghosts and their hauntings are real is...
These hotels have rooms where guests sometimes check in and wish they could immediately check out! Haunted by their histories, the 11 hotels visited i...
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