World Myths and Legends
25 Fascinating Projects You Can Build Yourself

From the Greek legend of Atlantis to West African creation myths, kids will discover the common themes and important knowledge conveyed by each story. They will even learn about the current events upon which some legends may have been based. Exploring the stories from many cultures, including those of Greek, Sumerian, Incan, Irish, African, and Native American people, readers will learn about the Celtic roots of Halloween, the beliefs and practices of voodoo, and the ancient Egyptian gods of the afterlife. Hands-on activities bring the myths and legends to life, and help kids understand the cultures and traditions of the people that told them. 


ISBN 13: 9781934670439
Price: $15.95 US
GRL:
Grade Level: 4-6
Ages: 9-12
Subject: Social Studies
Trim Size: 8 x 10
Color: Black & White
Page Count: 128 Pages
Author: Kathy Ceceri
Illustrator: Shawn Braley
Also Available: Case Bound

Calliope Magazine October 2011— recommends World Myths and Legends by Kathy Ceceri. "...Another in the well-done "Build It Yourself" Series. Sidebars, eye-catching illustrations, and explanatory text accompany the hands-on activities that will take you on a world-wide adventure you won't forget."

 

GEEKDAD Wired Magazine April 28, 2010 World Myths and Legends can quickly become a favorite due to it being about some of the most exciting and fantastical stories in existence. I’ve had this book for several weeks and we’re not even 25% into completing the crafts. . . I haven’t seen my nine year old excited about a book like this for a while.

 

Charlotte Library 5/10/10Although this book might sound like a fairly ordinary craft book, it is much more--it is also an excellent introduction to the cultures and myths of a diverse selection of peoples, and one I highly recommend to home-schoolers in particular. . . The projects themselves are extremely varied, and go beyond simple craft-ness. For instance, one activity for the Greek section is to use Euclidian geometry to make an equilateral triangle--fun with compasses!  The point is that these are rather cool projects, such as I have never seen elsewhere.

 

William Hansen, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies & Folklore, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana“Sophisticated and fun.”

 

Robert A. Segal, Sixth Century Chair in Religious Studies, University of Aberdeen, author of Myth: A Very Short Introduction.— “This book is a terrific introduction for children to the subject of myths and legends. I cannot imagine a work that would more readily win the interest of children in the subject.”

The name “daruma” comes from the Buddhist word dharma. Dharma is the truth about the way things are and will always be in the universe or in nature. According to legend, a Buddhist monk sat for so many years meditating that his arms and legs stiffened up. From then on, he rolled from place to place spreading the teachings of Buddha. In Japan, people buy daruma dolls on New Years’ for good luck. The dolls come with blank eyes. To make a wish, you put a dot in the daruma’s left eye. If it comes true, you fill in the other eye.

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