Age
8-11
Grade
3-4
Geoff Barker
What Is a Myth?
Library Binding
(Britannica Educational Pub Jan. 1, 2014)
Every culture in human history has created its own myths to describe how the natural world works. These stories that explain the cultural lessons, values, and religious beliefs of a specific group of people are a prime component of the Common Core Reading standards for grade levels 2 and 3, and within this book some of the best-known myths are reproduced in a way that readers can grasp and interpret their meanings. Norse, Egyptian, and Chinese myths are among those includedeach told in a way that prompts cross-cultural comparisons and awakens an interest in exploring more myths.
- Series
- The Britannica Common Core Library (Book 3)
- ISBN
- 1622751957 / 9781622751952
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 9.4 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.2 x 0.5
in.