Search Results: 49 books from 1 publisher. Learn more

The Constellation Taurus: The Story of the Bull

Arnold Ringstad (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236571

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.

The Constellation Orion: The Story of the Hunter

Arnold Ringstad (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236618

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.

The Constellation Scorpius: The Story of the Scorpion

Arnold Ringstad (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236625

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.

The Constellation Cassiopeia: The Story of the Queen

Lisa Owings (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236588

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.

The Constellation Draco: The Story of the Dragon

Amy Van Zee (author) JT Morrow (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781623236595

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.

Wishbones

Janie Havemeyer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866508

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.

Walking Under a Ladder

Mary Bates (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866492

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.

The Curse of the Evil Eye

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866416

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.

Salt

Joanna K. Cooke (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866485

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.

Sneezing

Liz Sonneborn (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866478

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.

Lucky Numbers

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866461

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.

Lucky Horseshoes

Janie Havemeyer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866454

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.

Knocking on Wood

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866447

Explores the superstition surrounding knocking on wood, 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.

Friday the 13th

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866430

Explores the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, 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.

Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866058

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! Are you fit as a fiddle? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual phrases and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Broken Mirrors

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866409

Explores the superstition surrounding broken mirrors, 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.

Crossing Your Fingers

Sharon Dalgleish (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866423

Explores the superstition surrounding crossing your fingers, 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.

Break a Leg!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866041

Have you ever told someone to break a leg? What does it mean when you're on pins and needles? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual phrases and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Black Cats

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866393

Explores the superstition surrounding black cats, 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.

The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Mary Berendes (author) Nancy Harrison (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503859579

A hungry wolf disguises himself as a sheep in order to steal and eat other members of the flock. He soon becomes the largest and fattest 'sheep,' which the shepherd then catches and cooks for his own dinner. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.

The Tortoise and the Hare

Mary Berendes (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503859562

The boastful hare thinks no creature can beat him in a race, but his overconfidence is tested in a race against a slow-moving tortoise. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.

The Lion and the Mouse

Mary Berendes (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503859531

When a meek mouse is spared from becoming a hungry lion's next meal, she promises to return his great kindness. The little mouse later rescues a huge cat from a hunter's trap. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.

The Maid and the Milk Pail

Mary Berendes (author) Nancy Harrison (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503859548

Carrying her pail of milk upon her head, a milkmaid daydreams of what she will purchase once she sells the milk at market. But the milk is spilt before the maid can sell it, and thus readers learn the phrase 'don't count your chickens before they're hatched.' Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.

The Fox and the Stork

Mary Berendes (author) Dawn Beacon (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503859517

Mr. Fox plays a trick on Ms. Stork--but he doesn't enjoy having the same trick played on him in return. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.

The Heron and the Fish

Mary Berendes (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503859524

A hungry heron spends all day looking for the perfect meal--bypassing all sorts of perfectly fine food in the process. The heron is so choosy that the sun soon sets, and he is forced to eat only a small snail. Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.