Children's / Teenage general interest: Mysteries & the unexplain

With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is an introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by Jean Menzies. Find out how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing;...

People all over the world have always told each other stories. And from the very earliest times, many of these stories were told in verse. This collection of poems includes retellings and reimaginings of Roman, Greek, Ancient Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, Aztec, Mayan and Inca mythology. You will meet...

'Gods and Monsters' is a lavish album of discovery in which legendary creatures, battles and heroic deeds of mythology are brought to jaw-dropping life. Intricate illustrations of ancient treasures are paired with full-bleed awe-inspiring CGI scenes from classic myths - your chance to learn all a...

Discover 26 captivating stories of gods and goddesses from civilisations around the world in this book that introduces children to ancient cultures with colourful illustrations and incredible storytelling.

This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles, and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, whi...

Is that a lion? Is it an eagle? NO, it's a griffin, the winged king of beasts! Glossy feathers, powerful wings and the heart and body of a lion make up this fantastical creature. Have you ever wondered what a griffin eats? How does it fight against evil? Where does it live? Wonder no more! Striki...

Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns. Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only...

Cultures around the world celebrate tales and myths of daring and brave goddesses. These legendary ladies were tenacious, smart and strong. Meet Osun the Yoruba goddess of love who refuses to be dismissed because of her gender and stands up to those who believe women are less important than men. ...

The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the south-western United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This centuries-old tale claims that if the wailing woman ...

Look carefully! A dark shadow moves through the lapping lake water. It's the Loch Ness Monster! This shy serpent hides away from humans and treats lake dwellers with kindness. Ever wondered about Nessie's diet and other habits? Does the lake monster have companions? Wonder no more!