Beasts of the Ancient World
Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies
This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects, showing how each beast was represented in art.
A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 144
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: DK Children
Language: en
ISBN: 9780744069549
Creator Bio
Marchella Ward and Asia Orlando are co-authors of the children's book Beasts of the Ancient World: A Kids' Guide to Mythical Creatures, from the Sphinx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku (Dk the Met). Both authors have a passion for ancient mythology and have extensive knowledge on the subject. Marchella Ward is an author and illustrator who has written multiple children's books on various topics, while Asia Orlando is a historian and educator specializing in ancient civilizations. Together, they have combined their love for storytelling and history to create an engaging and educational book that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of mythical creatures.
