Read and Understand Myths and Legends, Grades 4-6+


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Read and Understand, Myths and Legends, Grades 4-6+ contains 19 two- and three-page stories that vary in reading difficulty from fourth to ending sixth grades to meet the wide range of needs found in classrooms. The book is divided into three sections by origin of the stories: Greek and Roman Myths--Jason and the Golden Fleece, Pandora, The Adventures of Perseus, and more Norse Myths--Thor and the Giants, Thor's Hammer, Balder the Good Myths and Legends from Around the World--African, Chinese, Mayan, Inuit, Native American, Middle Eastern, and Hawaiian Practice activities for every story include: a comprehension page a vocabulary page There are two pages of practice for skills such as: structural analysis character analysis figures of speech understanding plot development, setting, and mood This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.







The Illustrated Book of Myths


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A collection of myths from many cultures.




Myths and Legends from Around the World


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Each chapter is bursting with stories, facts and trivia that provide insight into various cultures (similarities and differences, importance of certain values, history of a people, the effect of geography on stories, etc).




World Myths and Legends


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All 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.







Myths & Legends of China


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Offering a provocative glimpse into a world dominated by traditional rules of etiquette and inhabited by demons, dragon-gods, and spirits, this volume presents a wealth of information illuminating the ideas and beliefs that governed the daily lives of Chinese people long before the revolutions of the 20th century. Engrossing and informative, the book will appeal not only to lovers of folklore but to everyone interested in Chinese art, culture or philosophy. 32 b&w illustrations.




Folklore, Myths, and Legends


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Covers folklore, myths and legends in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and the Far East.




Understanding Greek Myths


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Presents an introduction to Greek mythology, discussing the history of ancient Greece, its gods and goddesses, the myths associated with the natural world, and the legacy of Greek culture on the modern world.




Read and Understand Stories & Activities


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23 reproducible stories for practicing comprehension, developing vocabulary, letter-sound association, word families, and rhyming.