Four new titles have been added to the highly acclaimed Myths Understood series. The tradition of storytelling is a part of every culture. By studying myths, we can learn about a civilization's history and culture and can make connections between groups of people around the world. Myths Understood is an innovative series that explores how myths reveal a culture's way of life. Each book begins with brief overview of a civilization, including information about the physical landscape, government, social structures, and religious beliefs. The book then introduces myths from the culture and examines common themes that shed light on the people's way of life. Lastly, each book explores how myths inspired later literature and arts and how they continue to influence our world today. Series highlights include:
• Supports Social Studies, World History, and Common Core Standards in Literacy (Reading informational text, reading from different genres)
• Series can serve as a mentor text resource for writing myths as well as analysis, reflection, and research
• Unique approach to topic uses mythology as a means to learning about ancient civilizations
• Nonfiction text features include maps, timelines, sidebars, primary sources, and a learning more section to encourage extended learning