Giants
by Stefoff, Rebecca
Series: Creatures of fantasy Published by : Cavendish Square (New York ) Physical details: 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm. ISBN:9781502605023; 1502605023.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| j 300 - 399 | j398.45 Ste (Browse shelf) | Available | 104789 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A boy, a bean, and a giant -- The universal giant -- Larger than life -- They were here first -- People and giants -- Around the world -- The modern giant.
Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of giants, including such legendary giants as the one-eyed Cyclops Polyphemus, Kumbhakarna of Hindu mythology, and Xingtian of China, and discusses their role in popular culture. --Publisher's description.
8 - 12 years
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