30 marvellous and magical world myths retold in half a minute Perfect for enquiring minds just starting out with the history of mythology, this lively look at 30 marvellous myths from around the world is a great introduction to the subject. 30 key stories are retold, each explained in neat 30-second soundbites and supported by 3-second flash summaries and cool, colourful artwork. The attention-grabbing format uses words and illustrations memorably, making key stories from a range of cultures engaging for an audience aged from 812. Six themed sections cover Creation Myths, Quests & Adventures, Creatures & Monsters, Heroes & Tricksters, Earth, Water & Sky, and Gods & Goddesses.

 

This book is part of a book series called Kids 30 Second .

There are 96 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2013 by The Ivy Press .

Melvyn Evans is an illustrator and printmaker whose distinctive artwork has appeared in a range of media, from advertising to children's books. Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of children's books, specializing in geography.