How the world was made : from the Cherokee tribe of North American Indians The creation of the world : from the Vikings How Pangu created the world : from China Bumba creates the world : from a Bantu tribe of the Congo River in Africa The birth of the sun : from the Aborigines The creation of bandicoots and people : also from the Aborigines Eurynome and the universal egg : from the ancien…
Despite the boasting of grown men, only young Arthur is able to draw a sword from a stone, thereby becoming king.
Robin Hood fame has reached all corners of the Earth. In England he is regarded as the most popular bandit hero of all time. He has been a household name for at least six hundred years.
Raven, the trickster, wants to give people the gift of light. But can he find out where Sky Chief keeps it? And if he does, will he be able to escape without being discovered? His dream seems impossible, but if anyone can find a way to bring light to the world, wise and clever Raven can!
Identifies the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of Greek mythology, recounts the most famous stories, and briefly describes Greek history and culture.
An African folktale tells how the sun and water once lived on earth as friends, but because the sun failed to build his house large enough, he and his wife, the moon, were driven into the sky when the water came to visit them.
Tjarany Roughtail contains eight dreamtime stories from the Kukatja people of Western Australias remote Kimberley Region. Each story is complemented by beautiful artworks painted by Aboriginal artist Lucille Gill that visually explain each story using traditional dot paintings. Told in English and Kukatja, the book includes magnificent paintings, maps, kinship diagrams, exercises and language n…
Once Upon a time....When your hear those words, you expect a story. This book, called Once Upon a Time, is filled with fairy tales, folk tales, and other interesting stories.
This book is based on a story told by Mona Green, of the Jaru people, to Aboriginal children living in Halls Creek, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from the children's original paintings of the story. Mona Green said, "When my husband was a stockman, we used to go out to Nongra Lake to see if the cattle had enough water. I had heard the story about this giant lake, and I think …
The daring and bold adventures of King Arthur told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Arthur pulls a sword from a stone, he is proclaimed King of Britain. However many challenges lie ahead, including treacherous knights, a mysterious lady in a lake and a fight for his kingdom.