The Book of Nature Myths
10 best books like The Book of Nature Myths (Florence Holbrook): The Wonder Clock or, Four and Twenty Marvelous Tales, Being One for Each Hour of the Day, Myths and Legends of China, American History Stories You Never Read in School but Should Have, Parables from Nature, The Story of the Greeks, Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends, Greek Myths, A Toad for Tuesday, The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists, The King of Ireland's Son
It is rare indeed when a writer's original stories are regarded as masterpieces on a par with the great folkloristic fairy tales that have been handed down through the ages. But Howard Pyle's absorbing tales have for generations enjoyed such overwhelming popularity with boys and girls that they have...
Edit: Jan.25
I've decided to change my original rating of 2 stars to 1.
I tried to read this again after downloading another free ebook of Chinese myths from the iBook store called The Classic of Mountains and Seas - Shan Hai Jing. The earliest accounts of some of the stories found in TCoMaS...
| Author | Mara L. Pratt |
| ISBN | 0964054604 |
This is the story of the American Revolution as you have never read it before. Volume One is a photo-reproduction of an original history book used in 1889 to teach our children the grandeur of the America vision. It was discovered at a used book sale in a quiet Midwestern Church on the banks of the Mississippi...
| Author | Mrs. Alfred Gatty |
| ISBN | 1599150050 |
I cannot say enough about Parables from Nature by Margaret Scott Gatty. What a treasure! Mrs. Gatty wrote with a wonderful prose style, and included many encouraging morals which are a joy to share with children. The stories , which seek to uncover God’s craftsmanship in the natural world, are challenging,...
This is basically a children's book, but an excellent one at that.
It's a straightforward chronological history of Greece, with
authors and philosophers basically getting a passing mention.
The early history is by its own admission mythological and the
only myths covered...
| Author | Lewis Spence |
| ISBN | 0486265250 |
"Let us walk in the gloom of the pyramids, in the cool shadows of ruined temples, aye, through the tortuous labyrinth of the Egyptian mind itself, trusting that by virtue of the light we carry we shall succeed in unravelling to some extent the age-long enigma of this mystic land." — from Chapter One.
In...
| Author | Geraldine McCaughrean |
| ISBN | 0689505833 |
This is a beautiful collection of the classic Greek Myths, which have been simplified very well; making them perfect for use within the primary classroom.
I have recently used this book as impetus for the Year 5 topic on Ancient Greece and we particularly focused on the myths 'In The Beginning...
| Author | Russell E. Erickson |
| ISBN | 0688163254 |
A Toad for Tuesday is one of four books we picked up on our trip to Oregon back in February. As Sean is enamored with owls we both agreed this looked like a good book for him. I was immediately drawn to it for Lawrence di Fiori's illustrations. They are reminisicent of Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad series and...
| Author | Edward B. Fry |
| ISBN | 0787982571 |
The definitive reference for reading and literacy from kindergarten through college This comprehensive fifth edition of a bestselling classic offers an unparalleled source of timely, practical information on all aspects of reading instruction. Ready for immediate use, it offers over 190 up-to-date...
| Author | Padraic Colum |
| ISBN | 0486297225 |
Compiled by noted Irish author Padraic Colum, this treasury of time-honored tales from the fairy-haunted folklore of the Emerald Isle includes these favorite stories: "Fedelma, the Enchanter's Daughter," "When the King of the Cats Came to King Connal's Dominion," "The Sword of Light and the Unique...
D'Aulaires' Greek Myths Student Guide
| Author | Cheryl Lowe |
| ISBN | 1930953836 |
While Rome illuminates the formation of governments and societies, Greece illuminates the human condition. Introduce your students to the kinds of characters they will surely meet in life through the entertaining and exaggerated stories of the Greek gods. Take advantage of the 85-page study guide...
| Author | Andrew Clements |
| ISBN | 0618111395 |
The little cat living in a temple in the ancient city of Neba has everything he could wish for. But from his perch in a courtyard tree, he can see the world beyond the temple walls. There, children play in the streets. There, other cats roam free. So one night the temple cat slips out. During his long, hard...
| Author | Richard Platt |
| ISBN | 0763634808 |
Relive the drama of the Roman Empire through the eyes of a young Greek slave in this latest installment in an acclaimed historical series.
Iliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead her to Rome. But when her ship is boarded by pirates, that’s where she ends up —...
| Author | Charles Kingsley |
| ISBN | 1599150239 |
It's like he's always talking down to the reader.
"Now little kid, I would tell you about this and this but you're too stupid, not old and wise and clever like me... Ah hah! Here is something you might comprehend! I will talk a bit about it. But THAT, oh, don't even try to think about such and such,...
The Book of Dreams and Ghosts
Best known for his collection of fairy tales, Andrew Lang also wrote about other subjects, including ghosts. This is not a collection of ghostly short stories. Rather, it is Andrew Lang's exploration of the "true" ghost stories and prophetic (or supposedly prophetic) dreams.
"The author...
Greek and Roman Ghost Stories
| Author | Lacy Collison-Morley |
There is something highly amusing about reading old books. This is free for the Kindle, and it should be noted that there does seem to be some formatting problems.
The book is highly enjoyable, detailing both anicent ghost stories as well as ancient beliefs and rites concerning ghosts. I have...
The Adventures of Bob White
| Author | Thornton W. Burgess |
| ISBN | 0884117766 |
(...)"I
A CHEERFUL WORKER
A cheery whistle or a song
Will help the daily work along.
gladdens the hearts of all who hear it. Many and many a time has Farmer Brown's boy stopped to whistle back, and never has he failed to get a response.
A handsome little fellow is this...
The Heroes of Asgard Tales from Scandinavian Mythology
This is a facsimile reprint of an early 20th-century edition (the first edition was published in 1870). 2000 is my best guess as to the year I finally read it, but I actually got a remaindered copy for Christmas in 1983, having pointed it out to my wife as a gift I'd like. (As you can tell from this, I own enough...
A public domain book, which if you'd do some searching, may be found in some part of the web. It is very concise introduction to Greco-Roman mythology, with younger-audience-friendly tone of writing. No analysis, no comparative myths, and not even reference to ancient works -- only storytelling....
The Ch'i-lin Purse: A Collection of Ancient Chinese Stories
| Author | Linda Fang |
| ISBN | 0374411891 |
A Storytelling World magazine award winner
In turns funny, poignant, and wise, these nine lively stories are peopled with an array of unusual characters, including a young woman raised as a boy who is then faced with the complicated business of marriage; a carp-fish spirit who changes herself...
Well, this was actually quite disappointing. I probably went into this book with the wrong expectations, but it still ruined it for me. Hannibal Barca, son of Hamilcar Barca, was a Carthaginian general of such brilliance that he is comparable to Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, Pyrrhus of Epirus...
| Author | Lynne Gentry |
| ISBN | 1476746419 |
Every choice has a consequence in the explosive conclusion to the Carthage Chronicles as Lisbeth returns to third-century Carthage for a thrilling final adventure.
Thirteen years ago, Lisbeth made an impossible decision—leave third-century Carthage and her husband Cyprian behind...
