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Synopsis
A series of books which provides a new approach to the great civilisations of the past through their myths. By reading a dynamically illustrated and exciting myth, the young reader is drawn into the context and mentality of the civilisation in question. Each book contains a selection of 9 or 10 myths and the same number of historical/cultural themes. Each myth is coupled with a nonfiction spread. The myths, chosen for their references to important aspects of the civilisation, are retold and illustrated on dramatic black backgrounds. Each myth spread is followed by a non-fiction spread which focuses on an aspect of the civilisation and its material culture.
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Hazel Martell has written many history books for young people. She has an MA in history, and has worked as a librarian in schools and public libraries. She lives in Yorkshire and is interested in archaeology and travelling to unusual places. Her book 'What Do We Know About: Celts?' was short-listed for Stockton-on-Tees' Book of the Year Competition and was runner-up for the TES Junior Information Book Award.
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Gr. 2^-5. Beginning with the migration across the Bering Strait, Wood traces the history of the native people of North America, including the mound builders and the first large settlements. A double-page spread identifies the geographic location of the eight cultural groups of American Indians and provides a brief description of each area. Subsequent two-to four-page sections provide specifics about clothing, food, lifestyle, housing, and art for each group, mentioning particular tribes that occupied the area. Numerous illustrations clearly show details of community development, housing styles, pottery designs, clothing, implements, and sacred objects. Short biographies of eight American Indians, most of them well known, complete this attractive and easily understood introduction. A glossary and a list of further readings are appended. Karen Hutt
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- PublisherFranklin Watts Ltd
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0749632364
- ISBN 13 9780749632366
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages48
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