Arthur Johnson Memorial Library

Stefoff, Rebecca

Giants Rebecca Stefoff - New York Cavendish Square 2016 - 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm. - Creatures of fantasy .

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

9781502605023 1502605023



2014046812


Giants--Juvenile literature.
Giants--History and criticism.--Folklore



GR560 / .S85 2016

j398.45 Ste 23