Download or read book American Children s Folklore written by Simon J. Bronner and published by august house. This book was released on 1988 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Front cover: A book of rhymes, games, jokes, stories, secret languages, beliefs and camp legends, for parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors and all adults who were once children.
Download or read book Weapons of Fantasy and Folklore written by John Hamilton and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.
Download or read book Animal Folk Tales written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book contains a lot of stories about different kinds of animals.
Download or read book Australian National Bibliography 1992 written by National Library of Australia and published by National Library Australia. This book was released on 1988 with total page 1976 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Treasury of Norse Mythology written by Donna Jo Napoli and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in this collection of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki.
Download or read book The Story of Pegasus written by Blanche Roesser and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people can identify Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek myths, but they may not know that he sprung from the head of the monster Medusa! Pegasus's important roles in myths of the heroes Perseus and Bellerophon are featured in this thrilling retelling of the famous stories. Pegasus isn't just in the pages of books, though. The Pegasus constellation is one of the largest in the night sky from the end of summer through fall. Readers will learn what the constellation looks like through photographs as well as delight in the illustrations of the myths.
Download or read book Class A Theology B Mythology and folklore C Philosophy 1910 written by William Swan Sonnenschein and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Subject Headings for Use in Dictionary Catalogs of Juvenile Books written by Margaret Mann and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of Hercules written by Ingrid Griffin and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roman mythological hero Hercules is celebrated in books, television, and movies. But readers might be surprised to know that Hercules is a constellation they can see in the night sky, too. They'll learn how the incredibly strong baby Hercules killed deadly snakes in his crib as well as how he later performed twelve impossible labors. Some think the constellation shows Hercules standing on a dragon's head! This fun book is a fascinating door into the worlds of mythology and astronomy.
Download or read book The Story of Perseus written by Blanche Roesser and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perseus the constellation is named for the legendary hero of many Greek myths. Not only does Perseus kill the Gorgon Medusa but he rescues the princess Andromeda from being eaten by a horrible monster. And these are just two of Perseus's adventures. Readers will find out how Perseus acquired a helmet that turned him invisible, the sandals that helped him fly, and how he vanquished his enemies. Supporting illustrations and photographs will help readers visualize both the famous figure and his constellation in this comprehensible retelling of the myth.
Download or read book They Dance in the Sky written by and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1987 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of legends about the stars from various North American Indian cultures, including explanations of the Milky Way and constellations such as the Big Dipper.
Download or read book Natalie Portman s Fables written by Natalie Portman and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book. From realizing that there is no “right” way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman’s Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia’s charming artwork, Portman’s insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal for reading aloud and are sure to become beloved additions to family libraries. An instant New York Times bestseller!
Download or read book Lord of the Sky written by Linda Zeman-Spaleny and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2011-12-14 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breathtakingly illustrated tribute to the art and mythology of West Coast native culture. In this exquisitely illustrated picture book, based on the animated short film of the same name, Linda Zeman-Spaleny transports young readers to a bygone time when nothing lived in the universe, when “out of the darkness came the Great Raven, who brought the Sun to the children of the North Pacific Coast.” Legend tells of a boy, living by the sea, who befriends the ravens, sharing his food with them. But some of the ravens are greedy, and the village boys decide to teach them a lesson by sending a swift and fatal arrow. When darkness descends upon the land, the wise elder tells the villagers that only the Lord of the Sky can restore the Sun, so the boy begins an arduous journey in search of him. . . . In this riveting folktale, Linda Zeman-Spaleny pays tribute to her emigration from Eastern Europe and her arrival in British Columbia, where she saw beautiful totem poles for the first time. Award-winning artist Ludmila Zeman’s lush, vibrant artwork complements this timeless tale with modern themes and the message that we need to care for our world in order to preserve it.
Download or read book Magic Rings and Other Magical Things written by John Hamilton and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2006-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context.
Download or read book Terrible Tales of Native America written by Clare Hibbert and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 1900-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mythology of Native Americans is filled with clever creatures, such as Great Rabbit and Coyote, using their wits to overcome adversity. A reverence for nature, especially animals, is key to understanding these timeless tales. Readers will love the fun way these famous stories are presented, with humor and vivid illustrations. "Believe it or not!" boxes offer more facts about Native American cultures.
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