Mythology
- ISBN-10
- 1405345470
- ISBN-13
- 9781405345477
- Series
- Mythology
- Category
- Reference
- Pages
- 72
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-07
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Authors
- Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Neil Philip
Description
DK Eyewitness Mythology is an intriguing and captivating introduction to the culturally diverse world of mythology. Stunning photographs of masks, jewellery, and sculptures offer your child a unique "eyewitness" view of history's gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters. Show your child the world in a sealskin, a fire-breathing dragon, the one-eyed Cyclops and learn about the supernatural powers of the gods. They'll also discover who swallowed the Sun god Ra, the secrets of the towering totem pole and the sacred art of sand painting. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Mythology. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at www.dk.com/clipart.
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- 2019-05-23
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