Discover the world\"s greatest myths and legends - from Greek mythology to Norse mythology - in this comprehensive guide. What did Japanese mythology say about the beginning of the Universe? How did Oedipus become the classic tragic hero in Greek mythology? Who brought about the origin of death in Maori mythology?...

From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world....

See what life was like for children from the earliest civilisations to the modern era An original look at history that profiles 30 children from different eras so that children of today can discover the lives of Aztecs, Romans, Vikings, and much more through the eyes of someone their own age....

Книга "Illustrated Catalogue of Books, Maps and Documents Relating to Mexico, Central America and the Maya Indians of Yucatan, Comprising the Extensive and Important Library Formed During the Past Several Years by Paul Wilkinson ... to be Sold ... at the America"....

Книга "Illustrated Catalogue of Books, Maps and Documents Relating to Mexico, Central America and the Maya Indians of Yucatan, Comprising the Extensive and Important Library Formed During the Past Several Years by Paul Wilkinson ... to be Sold ... at the America"....

Книга "Illustrated Catalogue of Books, Maps and Documents Relating to Mexico, Central America and the Maya Indians of Yucatan, Comprising the Extensive and Important Library Formed During the Past Several Years by Paul Wilkinson ... to be Sold ... at the America"....

Эта книга — репринт оригинального издания, созданный на основе электронной копии высокого разрешения, которую очистили и обработали вручную, сохранив структуру и орфографию оригинального издания. Редкие, забытые и малоизвестные книги, изданные с петровских времен до наших дней, вновь доступны в виде печатных книг. ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations....

Featuring DK\"s signature lush, visual style, Great Design provides a fascinating overview of the dynamic history of design from the 1860s onwards. It traces the development of modern design from all corners of the world, including product design, furniture, graphics, industrial design, and textiles....

DK Readers now have a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout!...

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes the voyage of Apollo 11, its three astronauts, and details of the mission that put the first man on the moon in 1969. A Level 3 DK Reader....

This is a stunning visual guide to the world\'s best designs. Great Designs is a fascinating overview of the dynamic history of design from the 1860s onwards, tracing the development of modern designs, from sketches and prototypes to the final product. Which technological advancements have pioneered ground-breaking design?...

From the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim, this lively guide explains the key concepts and inventions in architecture clearly and concisely....

Explore the world\'s great myths and legends, brought to life in this enthralling retelling of age old stories passed down from generation to generation. From the heroes of Ancient Greece to The Dreaming of Australian aborigines, here are the myths that, thousands of years after they were first told, are still relevant today....

Originally told to explain the mysteries of the world-such as creation, divine will, fertility, death, and love-myths are a major part of many cultures throughout the world, and each area has its own myths. Organized by geographic region, each myth is placed within the civilization\'s history and context....