ilość książek w kategorii: 649
King Midas and the Golden Touch
ISBN: 9780060540630 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "There once lived a very rich king called Midas
who believed that nothing was more precious than gold." So begins this imaginative and breathtaking retelling of the myth of the man with the golden touch. When a mysterious stranger offers to reward Midas for a kindness, the king does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold. To his delight, his wish is granted and he soon sets about transforming his ordinary palace into a place of golden beauty. But to his dismay, when he accidentally turns his beloved daughter into a golden statue, Midas learns that what at first... "There once lived a very rich king called Midas
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42,48 zł |
The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
ISBN: 9780064461894 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend. " Will meet the] demand for basic information on the gods and goddesses at the primary level."--BL. "Aliki's fans will welcome her introduction to these famous Greeks."--SLJ.
1994 "Pick... Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mi...
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33,98 zł |
Aesop's Fables
ISBN: 9780295976419 / Angielski / Twarda / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Aesop's Fables combines 23 timeless morality tales with striking black ink drawings by the revered artist Jacob Lawrence. Published originally in 1970, the book has been out of print for two decades. This new edition, completely redesigned and typeset, adds five illustrations Lawrence prepared for the original edition but which were not included in it. Aesop's fables are often ungentle tales with profound and instructive morals. Lawrence's bold and expressive pen-and-ink illustrations reflect both the charm and the severity of the fables themselves. The wisdom and depth of... Aesop's Fables combines 23 timeless morality tales with striking black ink drawings by the revered artist Jacob Lawrence. Published original... |
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104,88 zł |
D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths
ISBN: 9780385015837 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology--and continues to enthrall young readers. Here are the greats of ancient Greece--gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters--as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today:
- Powerful Zeus, king of the gods, with his fistful of thunderbolts - Hermes, mischievous trickster and messenger of the gods - Gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom and battle strategy - The monstrous Minotaur, slain by brave Theseus -... In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology--and continues to enthrall young re...
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127,53 zł |
D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths
ISBN: 9780440406945 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology--and continues to enthrall young readers. Here are the greats of ancient Greece--gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters--as freshly described in words and pictures as if they were alive today:
- Powerful Zeus, king of the gods, with his fistful of thunderbolts - Hermes, mischievous trickster and messenger of the gods - Gray-eyed Athena, goddess of wisdom and battle strategy - The monstrous Minotaur, slain by brave Theseus -... In print for over fifty years, D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths has introduced generations to Greek mythology--and continues to enthrall young re...
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85,01 zł |
The Fables of Aesop
ISBN: 9780486418599 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The gods help them that help themselves . . . We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified . . . Appearances are deceptive . . . These and many other familiar proverbs -- in fact, many of the moral values that form the foundation of our daily lives -- were expressed in tales from ancient Greece, credited to Aesop, the legendary storyteller. The gods help them that help themselves . . . We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified . . . Appearances are deceptive... |
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38,23 zł |
Heroes of Greek Mythology
ISBN: 9780486448541 / Angielski / Miękka / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The inspiring adventures and stirring deeds of three of the greatest heroes of mythology spring to vivid life in these pages. Charles Kingsley, author of The Water-Babies and one of the Victorian age's most brilliant storytellers, recounts for young readers the legendary feats of Perseus, Jason, and Theseus.
Rash and angry in his vow to slay Medusa the Gorgon, Perseus is cunning and patient in his quest. With the help of Athene's shield and Hermes' winged sandals, he faces the creature with writhing snakes for hair and rescues a princess chained to a rock. Fifty brave men known as... The inspiring adventures and stirring deeds of three of the greatest heroes of mythology spring to vivid life in these pages. Charles Kingsley, author...
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46,57 zł |
The Trojan War
ISBN: 9780618154289 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this retelling of the Trojan War, the author crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, with vibrant storytelling and finely wrought action that has made Coolidge's version of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.
In this retelling of the Trojan War, the author crafts heroes and gods into real, multidimensional characters, with vibrant storytelling and finely wr...
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42,48 zł |
Lost in the Labyrinth
ISBN: 9780618394029 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From the deepest layer of the Labyrinth under the Royal Palace to the topmost floor of the prison tower, this enthralling version of the myth of the maze and the Minotaur by master storyteller Kindl is filled with the marvelous and the strange.
From the deepest layer of the Labyrinth under the Royal Palace to the topmost floor of the prison tower, this enthralling version of the myth of the m...
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59,33 zł |
Cupid and Psyche
ISBN: 9780688131630 / Angielski / Twarda / 40 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Psyche is the most beautiful woman in the world, yet the oracle at Delphi foresees she will fall in love with a creature feared even by the gods themselves. Magically, Psyche finds herself in a magnificent castle fitted with sweet music, attentive servants, and a charming but invisible host. Soon she falls in love with this man she has never seen, but in a moment of doubt she betrays his trust. To win back his love, Psyche must show that she is as brave as she is beautiful by performing three impossible tasks. Perhaps the greatest love story of all, Cupid and Psyche is... Psyche is the most beautiful woman in the world, yet the oracle at Delphi foresees she will fall in love with a creature feared even by the gods th... |
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85,01 zł |
The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy
ISBN: 9780689868832 / Angielski / Miękka / 247 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclopes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended.
Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters,...
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46,74 zł |
The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
ISBN: 9780689868849 / Angielski / Miękka / 316 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Enter a word where Harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past.
Author Padraic Colum weaves an enchanting tale in this Newbery Honor Book. Enter a word where Harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Autho...
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46,74 zł |
The Lion and the Mouse
ISBN: 9780735821293 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. ""A gentle picture-book retelling with a slightly different twist. In this version
""A gentle picture-book retelling with a slightly different twist. In this version
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42,32 zł |
Greek Myths for Young Children
ISBN: 9780746037256 / Angielski / Twarda / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Greek myths are a fascinating part of our cultural heritage, and young children will find these stories of gods, mortals and monsters irresistible. This collection of the best-known stories are retold in a magical and sensitive way.'
The Greek myths are a fascinating part of our cultural heritage, and young children will find these stories of gods, mortals and monsters irresistible...
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77,74 zł |
The Classic Treasury Of Aesop's Fables
ISBN: 9780762428762 / Angielski / Twarda / 56 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Get in step with the colorful animals that race, waddle, and leap through these pages From a fast-footed monkey to a two-timing fox, each creature has a story to tell and a moral to teach. These famous tales tickle the imagination and teach simple truths, ones that children and adults face every day. Inside are twenty classic fables, including The Tortoise and the Hare, The Goose Who Laid the Golden Eggs, and The City Mouse and the Country Mouse. Passed from generation to generation, Aesop's best-loved fables are presented here with beautiful illustrations that bring... Get in step with the colorful animals that race, waddle, and leap through these pages From a fast-footed monkey to a two-timing fox, each creature... |
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55,24 zł |
Mythology
ISBN: 9780763634032 / Angielski / Twarda / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Presenting the newest discovery in the series with the Midas touch -- a mythical exploration fit for the gods In the early nineteenth century, an English nobleman embarked on a tour of the sites of ancient Greece. He brought as his guide a primer on Greek myths written by his friend Lady Hestia Evans, a devotee of Lord Byron who had recently taken the same voyage. In the true Romantic spirit, Lady Hestia's book was not only lavishly illustrated but also boasted many paper crafts and novelties, including a card game featuring the twelve Olympians, an oak-leaf oracle of Zeus, a...
Presenting the newest discovery in the series with the Midas touch -- a mythical exploration fit for the gods In the early nineteenth centu...
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127,53 zł |
The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable
ISBN: 9780823405640 / Angielski / Miękka / 32 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Recounts the race between the boastful hare and persevering tortoise.
Recounts the race between the boastful hare and persevering tortoise.
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46,63 zł |
Greece! Rome! Monsters!
ISBN: 9780892366187 / Angielski / Twarda / 48 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book presents the stories of 20 creepy creatures from harpies to Medusa herself in a jazzy retelling by Harris with eye-popping illustrations by Brown. 48 illustrations.
This book presents the stories of 20 creepy creatures from harpies to Medusa herself in a jazzy retelling by Harris with eye-popping illustrations by ...
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88,32 zł |
Pop–Up Aesop
ISBN: 9780892368143 / Angielski / Twarda / 12 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Favorite fables by Aesop are retold in this fun pop-up format for younger readers. Full color.
Favorite fables by Aesop are retold in this fun pop-up format for younger readers. Full color.
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82,79 zł |
The McElderry Book of Aesop's Fables
ISBN: 9781416902904 / Angielski / Twarda / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Ancient Aesop swings into the twenty-first century in this bright new collection of twenty-one favorite fables. Here are all the classic tales: the greedy dog who loses his bone to his own reflection in the water; the little mouse who pays back the grand lion in a big, big way; and the shepherd's son who thinks it's a good joke to cry "Wolf " just to see the villagers come running. And, of course, there's that arrogant hare and his racing partner, the slow but steady tortoise.
Michael Morpurgo's lively language gives each tale a fresh feel that's perfect for reading aloud and sharing.... Ancient Aesop swings into the twenty-first century in this bright new collection of twenty-one favorite fables. Here are all the classic tales: the gr...
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106,27 zł |