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Bevan, Finn

Beneath the Earth: The Facts and the Fables

32 pp. | Children's Press | September, 1998 | Library ISBN 0-516-20954-X $$20.00
(4) 4-6 Landscapes of Legend series. Illustrated by Diana Mayo. For each landscape highlighted in these profusely illustrated volumes, Bevan offers brief facts, along with a tale selected from related folklore. Beneath the Earth describes six phenomena, including springs, earthquakes, and volcanoes, and features stories from Europe, Hawaii, and Japan. Cities touches on six ancient cities with great cultural significance, including Rome, Mecca, and Jerusalem. The books provide interesting introductions but have limited scope. Ind.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert

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