Books with author Jodi Benson

Few women from ancient mythology have made their way into the cultural landscape as much as Medusa has. She is seemingly everywhere, from high art to popular culture. This book explores Medusa's origin story and her place in mythology. It likewise studies the role women had in ancient society and considers how the myth of Medusa affected that role by serving as an example or a tale of caution. Through facts and sidebars, images, and easy-to-read language, young readers will also learn about the ancient world in which Medusa's myth evolved, and discover how she appears as a celebratory and powerful figure in popular culture today.

Few women from ancient mythology have made their way into the cultural landscape as much as Medusa has. She is seemingly everywhere, from high art to popular culture. This book explores Medusa's origin story and her place in mythology. It likewise studies the role women had in ancient society and considers how the myth of Medusa affected that role by serving as an example or a tale of caution. Through facts and sidebars, images, and easy-to-read language, young readers will also learn about the ancient world in which Medusa's myth evolved, and discover how she appears as a celebratory and powerful figure in popular culture today.

"What Pattern is on Annie?" is a fictional tale about cultural diversity. Using textile patterns as an analogy for cultural and ethnic differences, we follow Annie Armadillo, with help from Sherlock Snake, to find where she belongs. Sherlock leads Annie through many lands and talking animals until she unlocks the puzzle to her problem. As Annie studies the patterns of the various characters and places she discovers just who and where her family is! Although this book was created for children it makes a great reference book for teachers and students of textile fabric designs.

With the legalization of marijuana in many states making headlines today, many parents and teachers are trying to find ways to discuss the harmful effects of this drug with children and teenagers. It's important for young people to understand the risks associated with marijuana. This book presents the history and use of the drug, summarizing information about the problems surrounding it. Easy-to-understand language, fact boxes, and photographs share this information in an accessible way for elementary students, ensuring they have the tools needed to understand this controversial topic.

This bright volume explores the relationship between the sun's energy and our planet, including the way the sun shapes day and night cycles and the seasons. Through interesting sidebars, eye-catching images, and engaging activities, this book encourages young readers to discover the science behind this brilliant star and its influence on our planet. Easy-to-follow language helps readers understand new concepts. This book also promotes cross-curriculum learning and reasoning skills.

This bright volume explores the relationship between the sun's energy and our planet, including the way the sun shapes day and night cycles and the seasons. Through interesting sidebars, eye-catching images, and engaging activities, this book encourages young readers to discover the science behind this brilliant star and its influence on our planet. Easy-to-follow language helps readers understand new concepts. This book also promotes cross-curriculum learning and reasoning skills.

With the legalization of marijuana in many states making headlines today, many parents and teachers are trying to find ways to discuss the harmful effects of this drug with children and teenagers. It's important for young people to understand the risks associated with marijuana. This book presents the history and use of the drug, summarizing information about the problems surrounding it. Easy-to-understand language, fact boxes, and photographs share this information in an accessible way for elementary students, ensuring they have the tools needed to understand this controversial topic.

Crazy Horse is one of the most iconic and well-known Native Americans. This book explores his life story. Readers follow his birth in the Lakota Oglala tribe to his resistance against the American government and ultimately his death at Fort Robinson in Nebraska. Sidebars detail the socioeconomic structures of his tribe and community and his significance today. Readers will understand his legacy and view his lasting image in the Crazy Horse Memorial. Historical events are presented from the perspective of the American government, the settlers he encountered, and the Lakota he fought to protect. Through easy-to-understand language and vivid photographs, young readers will discover the man behind the legend.

Crazy Horse is one of the most iconic and well-known Native Americans. This book explores his life story. Readers follow his birth in the Lakota Oglala tribe to his resistance against the American government and ultimately his death at Fort Robinson in Nebraska. Sidebars detail the socioeconomic structures of his tribe and community and his significance today. Readers will understand his legacy and view his lasting image in the Crazy Horse Memorial. Historical events are presented from the perspective of the American government, the settlers he encountered, and the Lakota he fought to protect. Through easy-to-understand language and vivid photographs, young readers will discover the man behind the legend.