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The Dragon of Krakow: and other Polish Stories
Richard Monte, Paul Hess
Paperback (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, Jan. 24, 2008)Richard Monte's accessible retelling of Polish folk tales, each brimming with unique humour, magic and visual charm.
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4 Tales of Persistence & Grit
Lari Don, Liz Flanagan, Mary Finch, Melaine Williamson, Valeria Docampo
Paperback (Barefoot Books, Aug. 20, 2019)Celebrate perseverance and courage and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 illustrated chapter books. These folk tales from Zambia, Russia, Ireland and Brazil feature simple, exciting plots and immersive, full-color illustrations to capture the interest of emerging readers. Books also available individually.
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Mesoamerican Myths
Anita Dalal
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2010)Briefly describes the history, geography, and society of Mesoamerican cultures; explains concepts found within their folklore and mythology; and presents several myths.
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Greek Myths
Eric Mark Braun
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2018)Make the mythology of ancient Greece come to life through stories of adventure, magical powers, and family battles. Discover the Greek gods and goddesses and the powers they used to control and change the world. There’s Zeus, the king of the gods, who ruled the sky, and Poseidon, the god and ruler of the seas, plus many more. Dramatic photos and illustrations, plus sidebars, facts, and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of ancient Greece.
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4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit
Fran Parnell, Lari Don, Liz Flanagan, Sophie Fatus, Melanie Williamson
Paperback (Barefoot Books, Aug. 20, 2019)Celebrate ingenuity and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 illustrated chapter books. These folk tales from Cambodia, Korea, Italy and Mexico feature exciting plots; complex language; and immersive, full-color illustrations to keep growing readers challenged and engaged. Books also available individually.
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Schools Around the World
Clare Lewis
Paperback (Heinemann, July 1, 2014)This book looks at the rich diversity of schools around the world. Through simple text and stunning photographs, it introduces children to similarities found in schools in different cultures, and honors differences.
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Fox Fables
Dawn Casey, Jago
Paperback (Mantra Lingua, Dec. 15, 2005)A perfect introduction to traditional fables. In the first clever fable, Fox invites Crane to tea but gives her a flat dish so she can't eat any food. When it is Crane's turn to invite Fox, what dish does she use? In the second Chinese fable, King of the Jungle, Tiger thinks he is the king of the jungle but can Fox fool him to save his own skin?
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West African Myths
Bridget Giles
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2010)Briefly describes the history, geography, and society of West African cultures; explains concepts found within their folklore and mythology; and presents several myths.
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Mesoamerican Myths
Anita Dalal
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2010)One of the most interesting ways to learn about other cultures is through the myths, legends and stories that they pass on to successive generations, which ultimately explain larger truths about the societies and cultures from which they originate.
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Chinese and Japanese Myths
Jen Green
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2010)One of the most interesting ways to learn about other cultures is through the myths, legends and stories that they pass on to successive generations, which ultimately explain larger truths about the societies and cultures from which they originate.
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Ancient Greek Myths
Jen Green
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2010)One of the most interesting ways to learn about other cultures is through the myths, legends and stories that they pass on to successive generations, which ultimately explain larger truths about the societies and cultures from which they originate.
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