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OverviewAll societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people's history, science, and cultural values--the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kathy Ceceri , Shawn BraleyPublisher: Nomad Press Imprint: Nomad Press ISBN: 9781936313075ISBN 10: 1936313073 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 March 2010 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: What Are Myths and Legends? Chapter 2: North Africa, Middle East: Mesopotamia, Egypt Chapter 3: Mediterranean: Greece and Rome Chapter 4: Northern and Central Europe Chapter 5: Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter 6: Asia: India, China and Japan Chapter 7: Australia and Pacific Islands Chapter 8: Central America and South America: Aztecs, Mayans and Incas Chapter 9: North America and Arctic Timeline Important Characters Important Places Bibliography Further Resources GlossaryReviewsAn excellent introduction to the cultures and myths of a diverse selection of peoples, and one I highly recommend to home-schoolers in particular ... The projects themselves are extremely varied, and go beyond simple craft-ness. For instance, one activity for the Greek section is to use Euclidian geometry to make an equilateral trianglefun with compasses! - Charlotte's Library Blog Author InformationKathy Ceceri is About.com's Homeschooling Expert and a fan of art mixed with science. Her books include Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future, named Best of the Best by the Chicago Public Library, and Geek Mom: Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st-Century Families. She lives in Upstate New York. Shawn Braley is an award-winning illustrator. He attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. He specializes in cartoon and editorial illustration. Braley is also a world traveler, musician, cat owner, and comic art collector. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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