World Myths and Legends: 25 Projects You Can Build Yourself - Brossura

Ceceri, Kathy

Brossura

ISBN 10: 193467043X ISBN 13: 9781934670439

Casa editrice: Nomad Pr, 2010

Riassunto

Providing a window into the history, science and values of the cultures that produced them, and summarizing the characters and stories that ancient peoples used to explain the natural world and human behavior, this unique exploration of fearsome gods and heroes includes hands-on activities, fun facts and modern-day connections. Simultaneous.

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Recensione

Calliope Magazine
"...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."

Wired Magazine
"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
"Although 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.”

L'autore

Kathy Ceceri is About.com's Homeschooling Expert and a fan of art mixed with science. Her books include Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future, named "Best of the Best" by the Chicago Public Library, and Geek Mom: Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st-Century Families. She lives in Upstate New York.

Shawn Braley is an award-winning illustrator. He attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. He specializes in cartoon and editorial illustration. Braley is also a world traveler, musician, cat owner, and comic art collector.

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• Editore: Nomad Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 193467043X
• ISBN 13: 9781934670439
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 119
• Disegnatore: Braley Shawn