Retold African Myths (Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Eleanora E. Tate (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up | Series: Retold Myths & Folktales

This collection of African myths includes stories representing Uganda, Yoruba, Togo, Zulu, Ashanti, Chagga, Hausa, Swahili, Nigerian, Bambara, Kono, Congo, Sotho, and Mende cultures. The myths cover the themes of creation, death, tricksters, right and wrong, how and why, and gods and mortals. Included is a map of Africa showing geographical locations of the stories' origins, vocabulary previews, lists of characters, and a commentary on each story. The reading level is 6th grade, with an interest level of 6th -12th grade. It is geared for low reading level, high interest for older students.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover: 131 pages
• Publisher: Perfection Learning (August 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0780712870
• ISBN-13: 978-0780712874
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,533,227 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Emphasis on Vocabulary Building & Cultural Context, May 15, 2004

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This review is from: Retold African Myths (Retold Myths & Folktales Anthologies) (Hardcover)

Retold African Myths is superior to many of the books of African myths that I have read. For one thing, it clearly gives the tribal/country's origin of each story and has a map in the front where each story's origin is clearly shown. Included are myths which represent Uganda, Yoruba, Togo, Zulu, Ashanti, Chagga, Hausa, Swahili, Nigerian, Bambara, Kono, Congo, Sotho, and Mende cultures. The themes covered are creation, death, gods and mortals, tricksters, how and why, and right and wrong. Each story includes a vocabulary preview with definitions, a list of main characters with brief descriptions, and a commentary which explains the historical and cultural context. Intended for high interest, low reading level, the book is written at 6th grade level, but is earmarked for 6th-12th grade students. The cover and layout are very appealing. A great resource for the history or language arts teacher.