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Famous Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands

Tom Evans, Paul Kobasa

Famous Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands

Hardcover (World Book, Inc. July 1, 2015)
Who created the world? Where did volcanoes come from? Through engaging narration and colorful illustrations, Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands helps children explore the rich mythologies and legends of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, New Zealand's Maori people, and other Pacific cultures. Helpful special features include phonetic pronunciations and a pronunciation guide and a glossary of special terms.World Book's series Famous Myths and Legends of the World collects many famous stories from around the world. The stories are written in a creative way to approximate the artistry of the originals and are accompanied by colorful paintings and photographs. By providing background information on the cultures from which these stories come, the books in the series help children understand the geography, religious practices, moral codes, and important symbols of the cultures. Each volume from the 12 book set includes phonetic pronunciations and a pronunciation guide, a list of some of the cultures gods and other legendary and mythical figures, and a glossary of special terms.
ISBN
0716626292 / 9780716626299
Pages
64
Weight
17.6 oz.
Dimensions
11.2 x 11.1 in.

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