| How & Why Stories Contributor(s): Hamilton, Martha (Author), Weiss, Mitch (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874835615 ISBN-13: 9780874835618 Publisher: August House Publishers OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2005 Annotation: In this delightful collection of pourquoi tales from around the world and through the ages, each story explains why an animal, plant, or natural object looks or acts the way it does. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| LCCN: 99034953 |
| Lexile Measure: 830 |
| Series: World Storytelling from August House |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (0.50 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 48674 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winner of NAPPA Gold Award & Parents' Choice Award Did you ever look carefully at a spider's web? If their purpose is simply to catch flies, why do spiders weave such beautiful, intricate webs? Did you ever wonder what causes thunder? Why is the sea salty? How did tigers get their stripes? In this collection of delightful tales from around the world and through the ages, each story explains why an animal, plant, or natural object looks or acts the way it does.Following each story are tips for telling--especially written for children, but suitable for any age--that include suggestions for timing, intonation, gestures, and body language. There are also short modern, scientific explanations for each story subject and a map showing in what area of the world each story originated. Designed for use in primary and middle grades, this book is perfect for children to read on their own as well as those who want to learn to tell stories.It's also a wonderful resource for adults who tell stories to children, and for teachers to use in conjunction with science, language arts, or social studies curricula. |