by David West (Author)
Ten wonderful retellings of ancient myths and legends all about mythical heroes. These stories are taken from ancient Greek, Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Mayan, European, and Middle Eastern cultures. Some readers will be familiar with, such as the story of Theseus and the Minotaur. Others will be less familiar, such as the Persian story about a hero called Rostram.
Myths and ancient civilisations are a core element of the curriculum at KS2 and inclusions in this series, Ten of the Best Myths, of stories from Mayan, Japanese, Indian, Roman, Persian and American cultures - an many others - will both fascinate and educate young readers.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 24
Edition: Illustrated edition
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 23 Oct 2014
ISBN 10: 1445132354
ISBN 13: 9781445132358
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Amazing giants, fierce monsters, magic, adventure and danger all combine in these accessible retellings of myths.