A series of books which provides a new approach to the great civilisations of the past through their myths. By reading a dynamically illustrated and exciting myth, the young reader is drawn into the context and mentality of the civilisation in question. Each book contains a selection of 9 or 10 myths and the same number of historical/cultural themes. Each myth is coupled with a nonfiction spread. The myths, chosen for their references to important aspects of the civilisation, are retold and illustrated on dramatic black backgrounds. Each myth spread is followed by a non-fiction spread which focuses on an aspect of the civilisation and its material culture.

 

This book features in the following series: Myths And Civilisations, Myths And Civilization .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Hachette Children's Group .

Hazel Martell has written many history books for young people. She has an MA in history, and has worked as a librarian in schools and public libraries. She lives in Yorkshire and is interested in archaeology and travelling to unusual places. Her book 'What Do We Know About: Celts?' was short-listed for Stockton-on-Tees' Book of the Year Competition and was runner-up for the TES Junior Information Book Award.