Folklore and Legends of the Universe (Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe) [Library Binding]

Isaac Asimov (Author), Francis Reddy (Author), Greg Walz-Chojnacki (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe

Presents beliefs of ancient peoples about the universe.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing; Rev. and updated ed edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836812344
• ISBN-13: 978-0836812343
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,527,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference for elementary school classes in multiculturalism and science, February 6, 2009

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This review is from: Folklore and Legends of the Universe (Isaac Asimov's New Library of the Universe) (Library Binding)

When young American students are in their classes, the fact that other cultures had other names for natural sights is often lost. That is especially true for the patterns of stars in the night sky called constellations. This is unfortunate as this would be an excellent opportunity to introduce the folklore of other cultures. It is also interesting to note that the different cultures created different patterns when they connected the dots of stars in formation.
Therefore, this book would be an excellent reference for elementary school classes in multiculturalism as well as science. As always, Isaac Asimov does a superb job in explaining the science at a level that the elementary school student can understand.