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Author_Frances Durkin
Author_Nur Ventura
Bigfoot
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Dracula
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gods
legends
monsters
mythology
myths
Zeus
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- ISBN 9781916851993
- Weight: 595g
- Dimensions: 216 x 278mm
- Publication Date: 03 Sep 2026
- Publisher: b small publishing limited
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Meet the heroes, gods and monsters who shaped our history! Flashes of lightning, blood-sucking creatures, mind-blowing tricks and tales of epic adventures ... myths and legends have always fascinated people, from ancient times to today. Here are 20 incredible stories from all over the world that tell us about creating countries, controlling the weather and even stealing children! What do these myths and legends mean? What can they teach us about the past? Read the history then try the step-by-step activities to bring their stories to life. Are you ready to meet them?
Frances Durkin is a historian, writer and mum who grew up in a large, history-loving family. A regular contributor to Aquila magazine on all sorts of historical and STEM subjects for children and co-creator of the Histronauts, Frances runs workshops at museums and bookshops and has written for the Tate. Frances lives in Buckinghamshire, UK, with her young family. Nur Ventura is an illustrator from Barcelona who enjoys working in children's, advertising, and institutional illustration. She likes to spend time with her family and her cat Ramona, take care of her garden, and savour a delicious cup of coffee while drawing as a hobby.
