Legendary Heroes

From Myths to Marvels: Epic Characters from Across the Ages

Author DK
Meet the bold, the brave, and the brilliant – over 100 individual heroes of legend from cultures around the world are profiled in an engaging and fun way!

Legends from every corner of the globe are full of heroes. Legendary Heroes celebrates their timeless heroism, incredible bravery, supreme strength, keen intelligence, and exceptional self-sacrifice.

Join Beowulf as he comes face-to face with a fire-breathing dragon, sail with Sindbad as he grapples with gargantuan giants and sinister snakes, and help valiant Valkyrie Brunhild fight for what is right. This stunning visual guide brings to life a truly eclectic mix of more than 100 heroes. Some are natural born champions, others find courage in the face of supernatural monsters or vengeful rivals, and still more go on epic quests and arduous voyages to find wisdom and enlightenment. But they all come together as the stars of the most magnificent and memorable tales ever told.

Featuring eye-catching photography, authentic artworks from cultures around the world, and inspirational illustrations, Legendary Heroes is the ultimate page-turner for budding heroes everywhere…
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Meet the bold, the brave, and the brilliant – over 100 individual heroes of legend from cultures around the world are profiled in an engaging and fun way!

Legends from every corner of the globe are full of heroes. Legendary Heroes celebrates their timeless heroism, incredible bravery, supreme strength, keen intelligence, and exceptional self-sacrifice.

Join Beowulf as he comes face-to face with a fire-breathing dragon, sail with Sindbad as he grapples with gargantuan giants and sinister snakes, and help valiant Valkyrie Brunhild fight for what is right. This stunning visual guide brings to life a truly eclectic mix of more than 100 heroes. Some are natural born champions, others find courage in the face of supernatural monsters or vengeful rivals, and still more go on epic quests and arduous voyages to find wisdom and enlightenment. But they all come together as the stars of the most magnificent and memorable tales ever told.

Featuring eye-catching photography, authentic artworks from cultures around the world, and inspirational illustrations, Legendary Heroes is the ultimate page-turner for budding heroes everywhere…

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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