Author: DK

Interest age: from c 9 years

Published on 10 July 2025 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd (DK Children) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 192 pages
224 x 284 x 26 | 1178g

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!Explore the adventures of more than 100 heroes of ancient legend, brought to life in this striking book for children aged 9-12.

Featuring bright and colourful photography, authentic artworks and terrific tales from cultures around the world, Legendary Heroes is the ultimate page-turner for budding heroes everywhere. This book celebrates timeless heroism, incredible bravery, supreme strength, keen intelligence and exceptional self-sacrifice.

This magical book on legends for kids offers: Rare contemporary and authentic images bring the world’s myths, legends and folklore to life.

More than 100 creatures featured throughout in incredible detail.

Culturally authentic and historically accurate imagery showing each creature alongside compelling text breaking down each one.

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, watch Maui lift the sky, and ride into battle with warrior princess Yennenga.

This 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.

More in the seriesIf you enjoyed learning about ancient legends in Legendary Heroes, then why not try the other book in the series Supernatural Creatures to learn about spooky myths and folklore?