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The New York Public Library Amazing Mythology: A Book of Answers for Kids

by Brendan January

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ISBN13: 9780471332053
ISBN10: 0471332054
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Search for the origins of fire with Mantis. Witness mighty Zeus as he employs a powerful thunderbolt to overthrow his tyrannical father in ancient Greece. Meet Amaterasu, the Japanese goddess of the sun who shut herself in a cave, leaving the whole world in darkness. Join the Valkyries as they roam through Scandinavian battlefields in search of brave warriors. Find answers to everything youve ever wanted to know about the intriguing mythologies from around the world . . .

How did Isis help Horus become king of all Egypt? See page 15. What was inside Pandoras Box? See page 28. How were the Olympic games started? See page 48. Who was Gilgamesh, and what was the purpose of his quest? See page 7. How did the powerful warrior Rama rescue his bride, Sita? See page 66. How was the silkworm created? See page 74. What is The Dreamtime? See page 84. How did Thor, the Norse god of thunder, regain his magical hammer? See page 99.

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARYsbestselling reference books include The New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York Public Library Book of Answers,and The New York Public Library Students Desk Reference.BRENDAN JANUARYis the author of many nonfiction childrens books.

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The New York Public Library Amazing Native American History The New York Public Library Amazing Hispanic American History The New York Public Library Amazing African American History The New York Public Library Amazing Women in American History

The New York Public Library Incredible Earth The New York Public Library Amazing Space

Table of Contents

Middle Eastern and African Cultures: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa.

Mediterranean Cultures: Greece, Rome.

Asian and Pacific Cultures: India, China, Japan, Australia.

Northern European Cultures: Norse, Celtic.

North and Central American Cultures: North American Indian, Mesoamerican.

Glossary.

Selected Bibliography.

The New York Public Library's Recommended Reading List.

Index.

Photography Credits.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780471332053
Author:
New York Public Library
Author:
January, Brendan
Author:
Nypl
Author:
New York Public Library
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Questions and answers
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Sociology
Subject:
Mythology
Subject:
Social Science - Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Social Studies - General
Subject:
Social Studies - Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Adventure & Adventurers
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
The New York Public Library Books for Kids
Series Volume:
9
Publication Date:
January 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
8.99x6.00x.59 in. .54 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12

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