Goddesses and Heroines

<p><b>A beautifully illustrated collection of profiles of more than 80 goddesses and other powerful women retold for children aged 7-9.</b><br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br><b>This book on goddesses for children offers: </b><br><br>- Over 80 profiles of women in mythology covering famous classics and lesser-known stories.<br>- Striking illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder.<br>- A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader's convenience.<br>- Stunning gold foil on the cover making it a wonderful gift for children into mythology.<br>- More than 30 stories combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information.<br><br>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. <i>Goddesses and Heriones</i> brings the world of legendary women to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology. <br><br><b>At DK we believe in the power of discovery. </b><br><br>So why not complete the collection!<br><br>Discover the secrets of the pharohs tombs with <i>Egyptian Myths</i> read extraordinary stories from Ancient Greece with <i>Greek Myths</i> and uncover action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods goddesses and more with <i>Norse Myths. </i></p>