Beginning with an introduction that tells the reader about the people who created the stories and where they lived, this title reveals to children the 12 labours of Heracles, the Trojan Horse and many other classic and less well-known stories.

Using the stunning illustrations from the popular Myths and Legends series, these collections of tales make ancient stories from cultures all around the globe accessible to younger readers. Written in simple, clear and highly readable text, Traditional Tales from Around the World contain a myriad of legends, some of which may be familiar to children and others that may not.