Author: National Geographic Society

Conveniently sized yet large in scope, this palm-sized book presents an overview of culture-defining myths, from ancient Egyptian deities to the Vedic gods of India, from Maya, Inca, and Aztec legends to the Dreamtime of the Aborigines. The innovative format - with timelines, sidebars, and self-contained interactive spreads - gives readers a variety of entry points depending on their interest level. Numbered references match each illustration with its historical era, and cross-references to related topics are at the bottom of the page. 512 pp.