Women of Mythology: Goddesses, Warriors, and Hunters

This thrilling set tells the stories and explores the
history of some of the most famous women in ancient mythology. Readers will
learn of these women's achievements and origin stories, the history surrounding the
rise of each particular myth, and what it was like for women in society at the
time. Presented are references to comparative myths or fables and pop
references to the women today, helping readers learn why they are is still
important. Fact boxes and sidebars talk about the ancient world in which each
myth started, including society's traditions, beliefs, and practices. These
books are carefully crafted for young readers, using simple text, vivid images,
and easy-to-understand language and sentence structure.
Each Book
Contains:

• A myth about a key woman in ancient times

• Fact boxes that
explore the society in which the myth originated

• A fact box explaining
differences between fables, folktales, and myths

• Sidebars expanding on key
aspects of life, a related myth, and pop culture references to the woman
today

• Critical thinking questions exploring connections between the main
myth and a related myth in another society
Curriculum Connections:

•
Allows young readers to make connections between text and images

• Allows
readers to understand differences between different literary works, such as
myths, fables, and folktales

• Encourages readers to think critically about
similar myths and draw conclusions about myths' relationships to each
other