Synopses & Reviews
The creators of the
New York Times best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica series offer a mythic look at the mysteries of the past with an entire pantheon of remarkable pop-ups.
For all of recorded history, humans have sought to understand Earth's mysteries in the realm of the divine — and aspired to conduct themselves as heroes. Only gods, of course, could push the sun across the sky, forge entire continents, and impel mountains to touch the clouds. In this stunning volume, the incomparable team of Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda take us to Ra-Atum's land in Ancient Egypt; above the Grecian clouds to Zeus's Mount Olympus; up to Norse god Odin's frozen north; to the Far East, where the Jade Emperor sits in the heavens; into the wilds of Oceania, where Pele's volcanic rage simmers below the earth; and to many more lands and times, all rich with sacred myths and legends.
Synopsis
From ancient Egypt to Mount Olympus to the Far East, pop-up masters Reinhart and Sabuda invite youngsters to the world of mythology, which springs to vivid life in more than 25 enchanting and complex pop-ups. Full color.
Synopsis
The creators of the New York Times best-selling Encyclopedia Prehistorica series offer a mythic look at the mysteries of the past with an entire pantheon of remarkable pop-ups.For all of recorded history, humans have sought to understand Earths mysteries in the realm of the divine — and aspired to conduct themselves as heroes. Only gods, of course, could push the sun across the sky,forge entire continents, and impel mountains to touch the clouds. In this stunning volume, the incomparable team of Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda take us to Ra-Atums land in Ancient Egypt; above the Grecian clouds to Zeuss Mount Olympus; up to Norse god Odins frozen north; to the Far East, where the Jade Emperor sits in the heavens; into the wilds of Oceania, where Peles volcanic rage simmers below the earth; and to many more lands and times, all rich with sacred myths and legends.
About the Author
Matthew Reinhart is the co-creator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica series. He has also created many other award-winning pop-up books, including
Cinderella, Star Wars: The Pop-Up Guide to the Universe, and
Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Arthur Yorinks. He lives in New York City.
Robert Sabuda is the cocreator of the Encyclopedia Prehistorica and Encyclopedia Mythologica books. He is also the creator of many other best-selling pop-up books, including America the Beautiful, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He lives in New York City.