| Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World Contributor(s): Shannon, George (Author), Sis, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0380732602 ISBN-13: 9780380732609 Publisher: Greenwillow Books OUR PRICE: $5.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: This artful, illustrated book presents 14 intriguing mysteries from world folklore, with each brainteasing tale followed by a simple explanation of the solution. Notes at the back of the book describe the origin of these classic mysteries. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies - Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| LCCN: 84018656 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.4" W x 8" (0.25 lbs) 55 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 36026 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Fourteen mind-bending mysteries from the world of folklore--solving them will require smart and savvy readers A great choice for emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and like puzzles, brain-twisters, and more. How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sis, Peter: - Peter Sís is an internationally acclaimed author, artist, and filmmaker. Among his works are three Caldecott Honor books: The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain; Tibet: Through the Red Box; and Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei. He has illustrated five other novels by Sid Fleischman, including the Newbery Medal book The Whipping Boy. He lives with his family in New York State. Shannon, George: -George Shannon is a popular storyteller and former children's librarian whose many notable picture books include Tomorrow's Alphabet, Lizard's Guest, and White Is for Blueberry. Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!, illustrated by Laura Dronzek, was named a Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book. George Shannon lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington. |