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How & Why Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read and Tell 1999, August House Publishers, Little Rock, Arkansas (1-800-284-8784), www.augusthouse.com. To order directly from us, click on Order info.
Winner of a 1999 Storytelling World Gold 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 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. There are also short modern, scientific explanations for each story subject and a map showing where each story originated.
Designed for use in primary and middle grades, this book is perfect for children to read on their own or tell in front of a group. It's also a wonderful resource for parents, for adults who tell stories to children, and for teachers to use in conjunction with science, language arts, or social studies curricula. |
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