A beautifully illustrated collection of profiles of more than 80 goddesses and other powerful
women retold for children aged 7-9. Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the
world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about
goddesses and powerful women this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in
female figures from different cultures. This collection of tales for children aged 7-9 includes
stories like how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing and how
ancient Greek witch Medea helped to defeat a dragon. The enthralling stories introduce famous
figures from around the world while a handy reference section is packed with information about
the goddesses and heroines themselves. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9 this collection
contains more than 30 beloved stories retold by award-winning author Dr Jean Menzies with
striking illustrations bringing the tales to life. This book on goddesses for children offers:
- Over 80 profiles of women in mythology covering famous classics and lesser-known stories. -
Striking illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder. - A handy pronunciation
guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader's convenience. - Stunning gold
foil on the cover making it a wonderful gift for children into mythology. - More than 30
stories combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information. It's time
to dive into the underworld of powerful women from religion and myth from famous figures such
as the warrior Mulan to lesser-known characters like the ancient Greek queen Alcestis.
Goddesses and Heroines brings the world of legendary women to life and is the perfect gift for
children who love history and mythology. At DK we believe in the power of discovery. So why
not complete the collection! Discover the secrets of the pharohs tombs with Egyptian Myths
read extraordinary stories from Ancient Greece with Greek Myths and uncover action-packed
tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods goddesses and more with Norse Myths.
