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

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Answers questions about mythologies from all over the world.

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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 you ve 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 Pandora s 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 LIBRARY s bestselling reference books include The New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York Public Library Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student s Desk Reference. BRENDAN JANUARY is the author of many nonfiction children s books.Also in this series . . .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 HistoryThe New York Public Library Incredible Earth The New York Public Library Amazing Space

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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 you've 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 Pandora's 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 LIBRARY's bestselling reference books include The New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York Public Library Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student's Desk Reference. BRENDAN JANUARY is the author of many nonfiction children's books. Also in this series . . . 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

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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 you?ve 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 Pandora?s 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 LIBRARY?s bestselling reference books include The New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York Public Library Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student?s Desk Reference. BRENDAN JANUARY is the author of many nonfiction children?s books. Also in this series . . . 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

Author Biography

BRENDAN JANUARY is the author of many nonfiction children's books.

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.

Prizes

Winner of Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (Approved) 2000

Long Description

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 you've 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 Pandora's 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 LIBRARY's bestselling reference books include The New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York Public Library Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student's Desk Reference. BRENDAN JANUARY is the author of many nonfiction children's books. Also in this series . . . 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

Feature

A comprehensive collection of questions and answers about mythology--covering Greek and Roman, Norse, Native American, African and Asian myths--from America's leading reference source. This book is meant for ages 10-14. Contains over 200 questions and answers that are both challenging and intriguing on myths from many ancient cultures. Written in the wide-ranging, fact-filled style that has made NYPL references famous. Includes informative lists, illustrations, fun facts, and sidebars.

Description for Library

This compendium of information covers Middle Eastern, African, Mediterranean, Asian, Pacific, Northern European, & North & Central American mythology.

Details ISBN0471332054 Author Brendan January Pages 176 Language English ISBN-10 0471332054 ISBN-13 9780471332053 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2000 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Subtitle A Book of Answers for Kids Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Series Number 9 Short Title NEW YORK PUBLIC LIB AMAZING MY Series The New York Public Library Books for Kids DOI 10.1604/9780471332053 UK Release Date 2000-04-10 AU Release Date 2000-03-13 NZ Release Date 2000-03-13 Audience Age 10-14 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2000-04-10 DEWEY 291.13076 Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2000-04-10 We've got this

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