{"product_id":"9780744080315-goddesses-and-heroines","title":"Goddesses and Heroines","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated collection of profiles of more than 80 goddesses and other powerful women retold for children aged 7-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelve 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.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book on goddesses for children offers: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Over 80 profiles of women in mythology, covering famous classics and lesser-known stories.\u003cbr\u003e- Striking illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder.\u003cbr\u003e- A handy pronunciation guide listing all difficult-to-pronounce names for the reader's convenience.\u003cbr\u003e- Stunning gold foil on the cover, making it a wonderful gift for children into mythology.\u003cbr\u003e- More than 30 stories, combining the appeal of a story collection with key reference information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt'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. \u003ci\u003eGoddesses and Heriones \u003c\/i\u003ebrings the world of legendary women to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo why not complete the collection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the secrets of the pharohs tombs with\u003ci\u003e Egyptian Myths\u003c\/i\u003e, read extraordinary stories from Ancient Greece with\u003ci\u003e Greek Myths\u003c\/i\u003e, and uncover action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses and more with\u003ci\u003e Norse Myths.' \u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"DK Children (US)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":57141143994745,"sku":"9780744080315","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/7804\/6521\/files\/9780744080315_jacket_0.jpg?v=1777060955","url":"https:\/\/dk.com\/en-us\/products\/9780744080315-goddesses-and-heroines","provider":"DK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}