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 powe...

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 Heriones 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.