Mythology and Legends Around the World

One distinctive, defining aspect of humanity is our love of stories, our almost primal need for storytelling that explains to us our world, universe, history, culture, and ourselves. There is nothing more transporting or wondrous than an enthralling story that is well-told. This series is a rich treasury of captivating myths and legends from around the world that are imbued with that rare storytelling magic and satisfy our human desire to see our world reflected back to us in artful tales. Drawing upon both well-known and less familiar myths and legends, accompanied by colorful and imaginative illustrations, and framed by illuminating cultural context, these story collections are sure to fire the imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading and cultural exploration.
Each Book Contains:
? Dynamic retellings of myths, legends, and folklore
? A look at the ways important stories are transmitted throughout a culture and from one culture to the next
? Full color photographs and illustrations
Curriculum Connections:
? Encourages students to examine how details of myths and legends contribute to the story?s message
? Includes a glossary with definitions of terms that recur throughout mythology
? Promotes a comparison of the mythologies of different cultures