World myths and legends : 25 projects you can build yourself
(Book - Regular Print)

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (page 116) and index.

Provides a look at the origins of myths and legends, summarizes the characters and stories used to explain the natural world and human behavior, and includes hands-on activities, fun facts, and modern-day connections.

Did you know? Historians today still debate whether or not King Arthur was real. In an Aztec myth, the god Huizilopochtli tells the people to build their capital city where they see an eagle with a snake in its mouth, sitting on a cactus growing out of a rock. That image still appears on the Mexican flag today. Ancient myths and legends have inspired modern stories like the Harry Potter books and Lord of the Rings. 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. --,From back cover.

950 L,Lexile

950L,Lexile