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How & Why Stories
Contributor(s): Hamilton, Martha (Author), Weiss, Mitch (Author)

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ISBN: 0874835615     ISBN-13: 9780874835618
Publisher: August House Publishers
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2005
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Annotation: In this delightful collection of pourquoi 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.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc.
- Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General
Dewey: 398.2
LCCN: 99034953
Age Level: 6-12
Grade Level: 1-7
Lexile Measure: 830(Not Available)
Series: World Storytelling from August House
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" L (0.50 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product
Review Citations: School Library Journal 01/01/2000 pg. 146
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 111 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Booklist 05/15/2000 pg. 1755
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 111 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 48674
Reading Level: 5.4   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 3.0
 
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Publisher Description:
Winner of NAPPA Gold Award & Parents' Choice 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 delightful 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--that include suggestions for timing, intonation, gestures, and body language. There are also short modern, scientific explanations for each story subject and a map showing in what area of the world each story originated. Designed for use in primary and middle grades, this book is perfect for children to read on their own as well as those who want to learn to tell stories.It's also a wonderful resource 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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