| All about Myths Contributor(s): Chambers, Catherine (Author), Ganeri, Anita (Author), Hunt, Jilly (Author) |
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ISBN: 1410954714 ISBN-13: 9781410954718 Publisher: Raintree OUR PRICE: $198.25 Product Type: Other - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| Series: Ignite: All about Myths |
| Physical Information: 2.3" H x 6.1" W x 8.7" (3.20 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make myths and legends so compelling. |
Contributor Bio(s): Chambers, Catherine: - Catherine Chambers was born in Adelaide, Australia, and was brought up in the UK. She has written about 120 books for children and young adults on all kinds of subjects, including history, biographies, science and the arts.Ganeri, Anita: - Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of information books for children. Educated at Cambridge University, she has written more than 300 books, including the best-selling 'Horrible Geography' series (Scholastic Children's Books) which won a 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. She writes widely on animals and the natural world. A recent title for Raintree, A Day in the Life of Rainforest Animals: Capybara, has been shortlisted for a Maryland Blue Crab Award 2012. Anita lives in the north of England with her husband, children and assorted pets.Hunt, Jilly: - Jilly Hunt has over 15 years experience of educational publishing. Formerly an editor for Pearson, Jilly is now a freelance children's writer and editor. She has written more than 15 non-fiction books for children and young adults. She graduated from Oxford Brookes University with BA Honours in Publishing and History of Art. She now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband two small children. |