World myths and legends : 25 projects you can build yourself / Kathy Ceceri ; illustrated by Shawn Braley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ceceri, Kathy.

Contributor:

Braley, Shawn.

Series:

"Build it yourself" series.

"Build it yourself" series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology--Juvenile literature.

Mythology.

Heroes--Mythology.

Heroes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (333 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

White River Junction, Vt. : Nomad Press, 2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Providing a window into the history, science, and values of the cultures that produced them, this unique exploration of fearsome gods and brave heroes includes hands-on activities, fun facts, and modern-day connections. Projects range from experiencing the Greek tale of Odysseus and making a double soda-bottle whirlpool to fashioning a West African drum from yogurt containers and creating an indoor or outdoor garden according to the Native American story of the Three Sisters. Summarizing the characters and stories that ancient peoples used to explain the natural world and human behavior, this activity guide conducts a fascinating adventure of imagination and mystery, unveiling wonders of the past as well as emphasizing the importance of oral traditions.

Contents:

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Timeline; Map; Other Title; Introduction; Chapter 1 What Are Myths and Legends?; Chapter 2 The Middle East; Chapter 3 Greece and Rome; Chapter 4 Northern Europe; Chapter 5 Sub-Saharan Africa; Chapter 6 India and China; Chapter 7 Japan and Australia; Chapter 8 Central and South America; Chapter 9 North America; Names; Templates; Glossary; Resources; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61930-054-0

1-936313-07-3

OCLC:

769343264