Retells the story of Taurus as a guise of Zeus, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Taurus, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Retells the story of Orion and variations of the myth, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Orion, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Retells the story of Cassiopeia and her daughter Andromeda, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Cassiopeia, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture.
Paul was a big bundle of joy when he was born. The trouble was, he grew so big that he couldn't fit in the house! What did his parents do when he became taller than the trees? Paul Bunyan was an American problem-solver who figured out big ways to live a big life. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Johnathan Chapman loved apples so much, he dedicated his life to them. He also loved the animals and children he met on his travels around America. How did one man plant so many apple trees? Best known as Johnny Appleseed, he came to be loved and trusted by many. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Martha Jane Cannary rode wild horses before she could walk. She could shoot a target from miles away at the age of five. What else did this brave woman do to deserve the name Calamity Jane? She definitely made her mark as she traveled America's Wild West. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
It is no ordinary baby who climbs out of a cradle and starts walking the day he is born. Davy was larger than other children, and he was stronger, too. So strong that he could throw gators and ride bears! Davy Crockett was a powerful force on America's wild frontier. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Baby John was bigger and stronger than other kids. He could eat and talk from the day he was born! Who did this bigger-than-life boy grow up to be? A bigger-than-life man who helped build America with a hammer in his hand. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
This title introduces the cyclops by looking at its history, the culture or cultures it comes from, what it symbolized, and how it is shown today. Backmatter shows modern cyclopes kids might recognize today. Complete with historical photographs and full-color images. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
From long manes to healing horns, unicorns are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful beasts come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for these incredible creatures to cure diseases and purify water. Then, meet some real-life unicorn inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with photos and lively text make this a magical read!
From clawed feet to fiery breathe and wide wings, dragons are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these big beasts come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and learn what it would take for these incredible creatures to take flight and breath fire. Then, meet some real-life dragon inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with photos and lively text make this a magical read!
From flashy fish tails to alluring voices, mermaids are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful creatures come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for a tail to turn to legs and feet. Then, meet some real-life mermaid inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with photos and lively text make this a magical read!
From colorful feathers to glowing halos, the phoenix is a magical creature of myth. But where did this big beast come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for this incredible creature to be reborn. Then, meet some real-life phoenix inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with photos and lively text make this a magical read!
Suddenly, from my bedroom closet, I see a bright light glow! It almost looks like it might be a groovy disco show? "I'm the Boogieman!" a voice shouts out. "Let's have ourselves some fun! You'll be the world's best disco dancer by the time we're done!" After Reading Quiz and Picture Walk. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
Once every full moon, strange things start to happen in gym class. Fur is shed all over the basketball court, raw meat is on the lunch menu, and the only game we play is tug-of-war. Um, could my gym teacher be a werewolf?
Sometimes stories are told so often that people begin believing them even though they are not true. If enough people believe these untrue stories, they are called myths. Do you know what’s true or not? Do porcupines really throw their quills? Can someone be as blind as a bat? Are snakes slimy or do opossums hang by their tails? And just how much wood can a woodchuck chuck? Learn what’s true and what’s not in the latest addition to Mary Holland’s Animal Anatomy and Adaptation series.
Explores the superstition surrounding wishbones, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores the superstition surrounding walking under a ladder, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores the superstition surrounding the curse of the evil eye, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores the superstition surrounding what happens when someone spills salt, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores the superstition surrounding what happens when someone sneezes, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores the superstition surrounding lucky numbers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Explores the superstition surrounding lucky horseshoes, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.