Atlas of Mythical Journeys

<P>For thousands of years, humans have been telling stories of great and perilous journeys and the heroic adventurers who made them. Relive <B>more than 30 of these legendary voyages</B> with <B><I>An Atlas of Mythical Journeys</I></B>, and uncover the secret histories behind them.<br><br>From the <B>fateful homecoming of Odysseus</B> to <B>Mulan's mission to free her homeland</B>, these tales plot a course from myth to folklore to history. <B>Marvel at epic scenes for every journey</B>, featuring battles between gods and monsters, treacherous seas and long-lost lairs filled with treasure. Along the way, you'll not only discover myths and legends you've never heard before, but also <B>learn all about the peoples and cultures who told them, what they mean and where they come from</B>.<br><br>Arranged by continent, featured stories include:</P><ul><li><B>Jason and the Argonauts</B>' quest for the Golden Fleece</li><li><B>Loki's</B> mischievous search for the apples of immortality</li><li><B>San Zang's</B> famed journey to the West</li><li>The exploits at sea of <B>Sinbad the Sailor</B></li><li>The Wabanaki legend of <B>Glooscap</B></li><li><B>Anansi the Spider</B> and the Box of Stories</li><li>How <B>Māui</B> created the islands called New Zealand</li><li>Many, many more...</li></ul><P><B>Fact meets fantasy</B> in this stunning collection of beloved tales and unearthed legends for <B>9-12-year-olds</B>, each of which reveals something more about the excitement of journeying into the unknown. With <B>lovingly hand-painted illustrations</B> rich in authentic detail, <B><I>An Atlas of Mythical Journeys</I></B> is certain to become a favourite of those <B>reading independently or with parents</B>. The ultimate quest awaits in <I>An Atlas of Mythical Journeys</I>!<br><br>For more in the same series, check out <B><I>An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms</I></B> and <B><I>An Atlas of Afterlives</I></B>.</P>