What mythical creature can kill a person just by staring at him? Who went on a sacred quest to find the Holy Grail? What legendary island is said to have sunk into the sea? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Kids InfoBits Presents: Myths, Fairy Tales, Legends, and Fables. Myths, Fairy Tales, Legends, and Fables contains authoritative, age-appropriate content covering a range of topics, from Greek myth and the Grimm Brothers to leprechauns and dragons. The content, arranged in A-Z format, provides interesting and important facts and is geared to fit the needs of elementary school students. Kids InfoBits Presents contains content derived from Kids InfoBits, a content-rich and easy-to-use digital resource available at your local school or public library.
Have you ever wondered where our favorite fairy tales originated, or why, since many of them don't even involve fairies, are they even called fairy tales? While the history of fairy tales is particularly difficult to trace due to their being a part of an oral tradition, literary evidence indicates that they've existed for thousands of years. Every country has them! In fact, many of our favorite tales have appeared in multiple cultures, simultaneously. The detailed cross references from one story to another are intended to aid storytellers by suggesting similar stories and special topics such as holidays, stars, flowers, etc. For anyone interested in collecting, teaching or reading children's fairy tales, this book is a must!
Sit Back & Enjoy Classic Myths of Imagination, Fun & Adventure For Kids! Imagine, for thousands of years people have been telling each other stories…, Eventually, someone decided it’s such an AMAZING story that they should write it down. Those are the myths we have today! They are the greatest stories ever written. Mythology is the rich collection of stories called myths from cultures all over the world. They are stories about how the world was created and why certain things happen. Myths tell of gods, heroes, and events that a group believes, or at one time believed, to be real. Studying them is like following a map of the human imagination. These mythological stories are perfect to introduce your children of all ages. It will help them to develop strong reading skills It will introduce them to positive character traits It will teach them about culture & history It will unlock their imagination and much more, At History Brought Alive we have a passion for everything from the past. The books we write are full of fun facts and even more fun stories that will make you think about the past and our ancestors in new and exciting ways. In this book you will discover: Where Myths Come From Myths From Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Rome, Norse, Celtic & More How Thor, of Marvel Fame Got His Hammer Moral Stories Including, The Shepherd Boy & The Wolf Rome - Beginnings of The World's First Superpower Mysteries & Secrets Surrounding The Egyptian Pyramids And much, much more…. Enter into a world of Mythology for Kids with This Book.
"Legends That Every Child Should Know" is a collection of timeless tales compiled and edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie, first published in 1905. This anthology is designed to introduce young readers to a diverse array of myths, legends, and folktales from various cultures around the world. Hamilton Wright Mabie, a noted American essayist, editor, and critic, aimed to create a volume that would not only entertain children but also impart cultural and moral lessons. Key features of the book include: Cultural Diversity: Mabie selects stories from different cultures, including Greek, Norse, Japanese, Persian, and others. This provides readers with a global perspective on mythology and folklore, fostering an appreciation for the rich tapestry of world cultures. Classic Legends: The anthology includes well-known and beloved tales such as "The Odyssey," "The Golden Fleece," "Sigurd the Volsung," and "The Golden Bird." These stories have endured through generations and continue to captivate readers with their enduring themes and characters. Moral and Educational Values: Each story is chosen not only for its entertainment value but also for the moral and educational lessons it imparts. The tales often explore universal themes such as bravery, justice, friendship, and the consequences of one's actions. Accessible Language: Mabie presents the stories in language that is accessible to young readers, making the collection suitable for children while retaining the richness of the original narratives. The prose is engaging and designed to capture the imagination of young minds. Illustrations: Many editions of the book feature illustrations that complement the stories, enhancing the reading experience for children and adding visual elements to the tales. "Legends That Every Child Should Know" serves as a gateway for young readers to discover the enchanting worlds of mythology and folklore. By presenting a diverse selection of legends, Mabie offers a literary journey that not only entertains but also educates, fostering a love for storytelling and an appreciation for the cultural heritage of different societies.
Here we have a useful and very important book for every library. The increased use of the story hour in work with children and the ever widening use of fables and myths in school work have made the need of this index so real, it seems as if the only notice this book needs, is the announcement by title of its publication. Still we may give a short account of what it contains. It includes Fairy tales, Fables, Stories from Greek and Norse mythology which are most frequently called for, Hero stories, and such modern stories as "Leak in the dyke," which, though not strictly fairy tale or legend, are constantly asked for by teachers and story-tellers. The book is a title index, with cross references from variant titles to that best known, or most descriptive. Cross references from one story to another are given to aid story-tellers by suggesting similar stories in case the one wished for is not obtainable. There are also references from subjects - holidays, stars, etc., - to aid in identifying stories of which the title has been forgotten. The indexing of the stories in the various editions of Grimm, Andersen, and Æsop is worked out well, showing the variation of titles, and the edition. Titles marked with an asterisk (*) are suitable for small children. The book has at the end a list of the books analyzed - nearly five hundred in all, arranged by authors. -Bulletin of Bibliography and Dramatic Index, Vol.8 Title index to fairy tales and fables, the most popular stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a few modern stories, which, though not strictly fairy tale or legend, are constantly in demand; with cross references from variant titles to those best known or most descriptive, and subject references. Versions suitable for small children are starred. Contains a list of the books wholly or partly analyzed, about five hundred. -A.L.A. Booklist, Vol. 2 The annotation is intended to give a clue to the identification of the story- more necessary, perhaps, with the simpler tales in the dramatic readers, since the play titles are frequently unlike those of the fairy tales and fables from which they are adapted. Additional help in finding certain stories may be found in Mary Huse Eastman's Index to fairy tales, myths and legends, which indicates variants of the same story. -Plays for Children
"Legends That Every Child Should Know" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a collection of legendary and mythical stories from different times and lands: from Indian legends to the Middle Age myths and German sagas. The collection contains the epochal poem "Beowulf" and "The Gray Champion" by Washington Irving.
