{"product_id":"world-myths-and-legends-25-projects-you-can-build-yourself-paperback","title":"World Myths and Legends: 25 Projects You Can Build Yourself - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathy Ceceri\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShawn Braley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorld Myths and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. \u003ci\u003eWorld Myths and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll 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. \u003ci\u003eWorld Myths and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. \u003ci\u003eWorld Myths and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination. \u003ci\u003eWorld Myths and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. 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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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. \u003ci\u003eWorld Myths and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination. \u003ci\u003eWorld Myths and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathy Ceceri\u003c\/b\u003e is About.com's Homeschooling Expert and a fan of art mixed with science. Her books include \u003ci\u003eRobotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future\u003c\/i\u003e, named \"Best of the Best\" by the Chicago Public Library, and \u003ci\u003eGeek Mom: Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st-Century Families\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Upstate New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eShawn Braley\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator. He attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. He specializes in cartoon and editorial illustration. 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