| Edition |
First edition |
| Description |
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 32 cm |
| Note |
"Christy Ottaviano Books" -- Title page. |
| Audience |
Ages 4-9 years Little, Brown and Company. |
| Summary |
"An imaginative picture book collection featuring twenty mythical creatures drawn from diverse cultural traditions"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"From the vicious three-headed Chimera of ancient Greece to the peaceful Navagunjara of India-- a creature made of parts from nine different animals--to the awe-inspiring dragons of Europe and East Asia, this exciting introduction to mythological creatures celebrates the wondrous beings featured in stories from all over the world. Including a vast array of fierce monsters, powerful spirits, ancient gods, and helpful beasts, Legendary Creatures is the perfect primer to engage young readers interested in the fascinating world of mythology." -- inside front jacket flap. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 48). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Alicanto -- Apep -- Baku -- Bulgae -- Chimera -- Cipactli -- Dragons -- Fenrir -- Golem -- Griffin -- Te Ika a Maui -- Khodumodumo -- Merfolk -- Mimi -- Mishipeshu -- Navagunjara -- Phoenix -- Roc -- Scorpion People -- Unicorns -- Interesting Creature Notes for the Curious -- Sources. |
| Subject |
Animals, Mythical -- Juvenile literature.
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Monsters -- Juvenile literature.
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Mythology, Classical -- Juvenile literature.
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Spirits -- Juvenile literature.
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Folklore -- Juvenile literature.
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Bestiaries -- Juvenile literature.
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Mythical animals.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology.
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Animals, Mythical. (OCoLC)fst00809602
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Myths.
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Folk tales.
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Illustrated works.
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| ISBN |
9780316331876 (hardcover) |
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0316331872 (hardcover) |
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