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    Beasts of the Ancient World

    A Kids' Guide to Mythical Creatures, From the Sphynx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku

    Author Marchella Ward
    Read by Gesella Ohaka
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    DK. | DK Children
    On sale Oct 03, 2023 | 3 Hours and 29 Minutes | 9780744087154
    Grades 2-6
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    Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies.

    This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphynx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology.

    A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.

    © 2023 DK © 2023 DK Audio
    Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies. View titles by Marchella Ward

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    Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies.

    This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphynx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology.

    A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.

    © 2023 DK © 2023 DK Audio

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    Marchella Ward is an archivist and researcher at the University of Oxford in England, and a lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths College in London, where she specializes in Greek and Roman tragedies. View titles by Marchella Ward

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