Tales of the Shimmering Sky: Ten Global Folktales With Activities (Tales Alive! Series, Vol 2) (Paperback)

by Susan Milord (Author), Bill Jaspersohn (Editor), Joann E. Kitchel (Illustrator)

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Grade 3-6. Beautifully illustrated and organized, this collection of 10 folktales concerns the "one aspect of nature that is shared by (all) people...the sky." The themes include the wind, the seasons, colors, and weather, and they are explored through related historical, scientific, and geographic tidbits. In addition, activities and craft suggestions that correspond well with the elementary school curriculum are included. The easy-to-follow directions are clarified by simple illustrations. The stories are nicely retold with clear and descriptive language. Patterned borders based on designs familiar to the cultures from which the tales are taken surround the pages, and the full- and partial-page illustrations are brilliantly colored and appealing. The different elements of the book are brought together through an attractive layout and easy-to-read text type. Useful for teachers and accessible to children, this book would be an excellent addition to any library.?Sabrina L. Fraunfelter, Kings Glen Elementary School, Springfield, VA
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"Stories are nicely retold with clear and descriptive language, and the full- and partial-page illustrations are brilliantly colored and appealing." -- School Library Journal

Enjoy an ethnic journey through the stars and seasons in a collection of ten global folklores with activities retold by Milord. Story-related activities reinforce astronomical concepts and includes arts and crafts, while the various accounts from India, Mexico, and other countries provide a panorama of folklore and adventure. -- Midwest Book Review

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Williamson Publishing Company (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885593015
• ISBN-13: 978-1885593016
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #298,686 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of the Shimmering Sky has something for everyone!, February 6, 1998

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This collection of ten folktales from around the world (Native America, Slovakia, India, Europe, Canada, Polynesia, Mexico, Africa, and Scandinavia) focuses on the sky--heavenly bodies, the seasons, and the weather. In addition to Milord's colorful and creative stories, this resource also contains background information, science experiments, hands-on projects, games, arts and craft activities, and recipes. Children are invited to learn about the mysteries of the sky through exciting activities such as baking a batch of celestial pretzels, solving a lunar calendar puzzle, making a Beaufort scale to estimate wind speed, and flying an origami-style paper kite.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy, January 27, 2008

By	F. Conlon - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Book was in condition as promised and arrived promptly. Great transaction - would definitely use this seller again =)

4.0 out of 5 stars Tales of a Shimmering Sky, May 14, 2007

By	Baby Girl's Mom (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews

A good source for teachers to find stories about the myths and legends of the constellations.