An introduction to famous mythological tales and legends from China combines engaging text and hands-on projects that link ancient-world stories to history, geography, science, art and everyday objects in today's world, from fireworks and silk to paper and printing. Simultaneous and eBook. - (Baker & Taylor)
• This nonfiction title for ages 7 through 10 introduces innovations, technology, and science from Ancient China through the retelling of classic Chinese myths and legends.
• Readers will explore the history, geography, and culture of Ancient China.
• Presents a variety of myths, legends, and fables with corresponding activities to engage readers.
• Promotes global awareness and encourages discussion about the influence of the past on the present.
• Encourages children who may be reading below grade level to still enjoy and glean knowledge from the interactive content.
•Offers opportunity to compare and contrast mythologies from different cultures and traditions.
• Explores the connection between myths and natural phenomena, which were unexplainable in past history.
• Hands-on activities encourage children to make connections between mythology and the modern world.
• Integrates STEM, social sciences, and language.
• Activities encourage the development of important skills including comparing and contrasting, looking for detailed evidence, and making deductions, all of which build critical-thinking skills.
• Uses links to online primary sources to engage readers in further, independent study.
• Meets the Common Core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction.
• Includes essential questions in every chapter that encourage critical and creative thinking.
• Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
• Cartoon illustrations and fun facts engage the reader.
• Meets the core standards for world history and geography for the ancient Chinese.
•$40,000 marketing and publicity budget (for series)
•Exhibiting at national and regional conferences including:
•American Library Association (ALA: 60,000 members)
•National Science Teacher Association/STEM (NSTA: 60,000 members)
•American Association of School Librarians (AASL: 10,000 members)
•Public Library Association (PLA: 11,000 members)
•Texas Library Association (TLA: 7,000 members)
•National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS: 25,000 members)
•International Literacy Association (ILA: 60,000 members)
•Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE: 40,000 members)
•Advertising in the following publications: SLJ display ads (3–4 times for series)
•Booklist/Booklinks display ads (3–4 times)
•Booklist/Booklinks online ads Follett Library Ingram (Children's Advance 2 times)
•Baker & Taylor (Growing Minds)
•Publicity and promotion in conjunction with the author's speaking engagements at bookstores, libraries, schools, museums, events, and conferences. Extensive social media outreach via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and author's website at www.anitayasuda.com Who is the lady who floated to the moon? Did a monkey really hatch from an egg? Did tears bring down the Great Wall of China? Does the sky rest on the legs of a turtle?In Explore Ancient Chinese Myths! With 25 Projects, readers ages 7 to 10 soar on a journey through ancient China to learn about history, geography, science, and art through stories that have been told and retold for thousands of years. They learn the tales of past heroes and wise kings, brave goddesses and gods who brought riches, rain, and immortality. Then there are the gods who taught people how to live by sharing their knowledge of agriculture, writing, music, and math. The myths and legends told by the ancient Chinese that have survived into modern times showcase the ingenuity and passion that this culture has applied to problem solving and cultural expression. Through the 25 hands-on projects, kids will have fun and gain a deeper understanding of ancient Chinese myths. Projects include making mooncakes, writing in Chinese, designing a New Year’s story board game, and observing the stars. Exploring myths and legends is also a way to discover how ancient China is still impacting the world today through inventions such as fireworks, silk, paper, and printing. In addition, kids will be invited to think about how Chinese culture is similar or different from their life today. By combining social studies and literature with activities, fun facts, jokes, and cartoons, Explore Ancient Chinese Myths offers the opportunity to discover Ancient China through myths and legends. - (Bookmasters)
Who is the lady who floated to the moon? Did a monkey really hatch from an egg? Did tears bring down the Great Wall of China? Does the sky rest on the legs of a turtle?In Explore Ancient Chinese Myths! With 25 Projects, readers ages 7 to 10 soar on a journey through ancient China to learn about history, geography, science, and art through stories that have been told and retold for thousands of years. They learn the tales of past heroes and wise kings, brave goddesses and gods who brought riches, rain, and immortality. Then there are the gods who taught people how to live by sharing their knowledge of agriculture, writing, music, and math. The myths and legends told by the ancient Chinese that have survived into modern times showcase the ingenuity and passion that this culture has applied to problem solving and cultural expression. Through the 25 hands-on projects, kids will have fun and gain a deeper understanding of ancient Chinese myths. Projects include making mooncakes, writing in Chinese, designing a New Year’s story board game, and observing the stars. Exploring myths and legends is also a way to discover how ancient China is still impacting the world today through inventions such as fireworks, silk, paper, and printing. In addition, kids will be invited to think about how Chinese culture is similar or different from their life today. By combining social studies and literature with activities, fun facts, jokes, and cartoons, Explore Ancient Chinese Myths offers the opportunity to discover Ancient China through myths and legends. - (Perseus Publishing)
Who is the lady who floated to the moon? Did a monkey really hatch from an egg? Did tears bring down the Great Wall of China? Does the sky rest on the legs of a turtle? In Explore Ancient Chinese Myths! With 25 Projects, readers ages 7 to 10 soar on a journey through ancient China to learn about history, geography, science, and art through stories that have been told and retold for thousands of years. - (Perseus Publishing)
Anita Yasuda is the author of more than 100 books for children. In 2013, she won the Honor Book award, Science for grades K-12, Society of School Librarians International for Explore Flight! With 25 Great Projects and in 2012, she won the gold Moonbeam award for her book Explore The Wild West! 25 Great Activities. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Books Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). She lives with her family in Huntington Beach, California. Tom Casteel is an illustrator and cartoonist with a master's degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Tom has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head; Cities: Discover How They Work; and Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind. Tom lives in South Bend, Indiana. - (Bookmasters)