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ISBN: 9781480685567
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Languages : en
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Author: Anita Yasuda
Publisher: 12-Story Library
ISBN: 9781632350701
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Amazing America celebrates the most incredible aspects of the United States. This volume features the fascinating myths and legends of the United States.

Author: Kathy Ceceri
Publisher: Nomad Press
ISBN: 1619300540
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310

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All societies have their own myths and legends, but they're much more than just stories. Myths and legends tell us about a people’s history, science, and cultural values—the things they knew, the things they believed, and the things they felt were important. World Myths and Legends retells tales from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. From the Greek myths to ancient epics like Gilgamesh and the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider, it helps readers think about why the same themes, characters, and events may show up in different parts of the globe. Along the way kids will also find lots of fun and interesting projects that let them experience the stories first-hand. World Myths and Legends unveils wonders of the ancient world as it takes readers on a fascinating adventure of mystery and imagination.

Author: Christopher R. Fee
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1610695682
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1265

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A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.

Author: Rebecca Rowell
Publisher: 12-Story Library
ISBN: 9781632350718
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Discusses 12 American myths and legends that stand out in US history. Amazing facts are included, along with historical and geographical information.

Author: Philip Smith
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486278223
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100

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Gathers thirteen stories about the four seasons, why animals fear the porcupine, a hunter who lives with his prey, and the treachery of two corn maidens

Author: Janet Stone
Publisher: Text Styles
ISBN: 9780778716327
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Looks at the history, as well as explaining the structure and models for each genre and writing style.

Author: Richard Shenkman
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006209887X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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The truth and nothing but the truth—Richard Shenkman sheds light on America's most believed legends. The story of Columbus discovering the world was round was invented by Washington Irving. The pilgrims never lived in log cabins. In Concord, Massachusetts, a third of all babies born in the twenty years before the Revolution were conceived out of wedlock. Washington may have never told a lie, but he loved to drink and dance, and he fell in love with his best friend's wife. Independence wasn't declared on July 4th. There's no evidence that anyone died in a frontier shootout at high noon. After World War II, the U.S. government concluded that Japan would have surrendered within months, even if we had not bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Author: Leo Hardy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781702606622
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 38

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La Llorona is a mythical, legendary story with Hispanic origins. In English, it translates loosely to the wailing woman. La Llorona is a mythical, legendary story with Hispanic origins. In English, it translates loosely to the wailing woman. You may have seen the movie, here you will learn the truth behind the legend. The Wendigo legend has its roots in Algonquian Native American folklore. All versions of the legend refer to the creature as a cannibal. The legend of Skinwalker originates from the Navajo culture, a Native American tribe. The people in Navajo refer to skinwalkers as "yee naaldooshii" to mean, "one who walks on all four."With All Hallows Eve right around the corner, could there be a better time to talk about the Bell Witch? After all, it is one of the longest-standing, shiver-inducing, American legends. The unique twist is that while there is little concrete evidence of the happenings, as is the case with most folklore, this story features real, once living, people, the Bell Family.El Coco, also known as Cucuy or Cuca, is a mythical monster that manifests in various shapes and forms. This creature, which is the equivalent of the bogeyman in Western culture, is a household name in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. Also we will take a unique look at the legend of the Leeds or Jersey Devil.

Author: Robert Walker
Publisher: Text Styles
ISBN: 9780778716389
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Myths often include supernatural characters who have extraordinary powers. How To Tell a Myth is an engaging title that introduces readers to myths from around the world. Step-by-step instructions help readers create their own myths.