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Mythology / written by Neil Philip
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Presents a full-color illustrated history of ancient mythology from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other parts of the world and includes creation and flood stories, worship of the sun and stars, gods and goddesses, and more.
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Once upon a starry night : a book of constellations / Jacqueline Mitton, Christina Balit
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Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.
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Gods, goddesses, and monsters / by Sheila Keenan.
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Discusses the characters and themes of the myths of peoples from Asia to Africa to North and South America.
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The Kingfisher treasury of myths and legends / Ann Pilling
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Fourteen myths and legends from Greece, West Africa, Russia, and other parts of the world
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Mythical birds & beasts from many lands / retold by Margaret Mayo
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Gr. 4-6
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Retells a variety of traditional tales featuring such mythical creatures as the mermaid, unicorn, and phoenix
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The silver treasure : myths and legends of the world / Geraldine McCaughrean
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Gr. 6-8
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Twenty-three tales relate little-known myths from cultures around the world, in addition to the deeds of heroes such as Wilhelm Tell, King Arthur, Krishna, and Saint Christopher
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The gods of Olympus
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Grades 4-8
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This video provides an overview of the major characters in Greek mythology and sheds light on their relationships with each other and with humans.
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Animals myths & legends
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Suitable for Elementary School, Middle School
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Kidz korner : stories from Indian mythology
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Suitable for Elementary School, Middle School
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the mythology of India is rich in stories appropriate for children. From the Association of Grandparents of Indian Immigrants, this beautifully illustrated collection of such myths and folktales introduces this body of folklore to children. Many of the stories have their origin in the religious traditions of Hindus and Buddhists.
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