A Land of Myth and Magic Children's Norse Folktales
by Baby Professor
Downward dog, tree pose, Marichyasana . . . Have you ever wondered how these names for yoga poses came about, inspired from animals, nature, and even sages?Using thirty carefully researched asanas, yoga teacher Pragya Bhatt draws upon her own yoga practice and research to make a connection between ancient Indian mythology and modern yoga practice.By depicting the beauty and form of each asana through the lens of Joel Koechlin, this book intends to add meaning and value for practitioners and non...
In the ancient city of Kapilavastu, a prince named Siddhartha Gautama was born, and a wise man declared that he would grow up to be either a powerful king or a spiritual leader who would end suffering. Though his father kept him sheltered, Siddhartha soon became aware of the pain and disease that plagued the world and so abandoned his noble life in order to find answers. He'd eventually become the founder of a religion which persists today, and which has spread a message of compassion and unders...
Lonely Planet Kids A Treasury of Traditional Tales (Lonely Planet)
Meet brave princesses, kind giants, magical elves, and vengeful serpents in this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional tales from around the world. From African animal fables to Native American trickster tales, curious readers will find 20 spellbinding retellings of ancient stories from across the continents. Take a peek into the memories, fears, and dreams of the people who first told these stories hundreds - or even thousands - of years ago. Inside A Treasury of Traditio...
Cronus Swallowed His Children! Mythology 4th Grade Children's Greek & Roman Books
by Baby Professor
Who was Hercules? Greek Mythology for Kids Children's Greek & Roman Books
by Baby Professor
Fairies, Princes, Dwarves, and More Children's European Folktales
by Baby Professor
The Selfless Squire Who United Britain Children's Arthurian Folk Tales
by Baby Professor
Archimedes and His Numbers - Biography Books for Kids 9-12 Children's Biography Books
by Baby Professor
King Midas and His Golden Touch-Children's Greek & Roman Myths
by Baby Professor
Ares vs. Athena: Who Won the Battle? Mythology Books for Kids Children's Greek & Roman Books
by Baby Professor
The Three Demigods, the Five Emperors and the Chinese Dragon - Mythology 4th Grade Children's Folk Tales & Myths
by Baby Professor
Sarasvati, the feminine force worshipped as the goddess of learning, is a household name, yet we barely know much about the goddess. She is known as a lost river and seen as a singular goddess, never as part of a couple, such as Shiva-Parvati or Lakshmi-Narayan. In Sarasvati's Gift, Kavita Kane brings to light Sarasvati's story-the goddess of art, music and knowledge-told in the voices of nameless celestials, powerful gods and lesser mortals. The book explores her relationship with her Creator,...