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How & Why Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read and Tell
By Carol Lyon (illustrator), Martha Hamilton (editor) and Mitch Weiss (editor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher August House Pub Inc
Publication date October 1, 1999
Pages 96
Binding Paperback
Book category Easy Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780874835618
ISBN-10 0874835615
Dimensions 0.50 by 7 by 10 in.
Weight 0.45 lbs.
Original list price $15.95
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Offers twenty-five traditional stories explaining why an animal or plant or natural object looks or acts the way it does, along with storytelling tips and short modern, scientific explanations of the subject (view table of contents)
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Winner of NAPPA Gold Award & Parents' Choice Award


Did you ever look carefully at a spider's web? If their purpose is simply to catch flies, why do spiders weave such beautiful, intricate webs? Did you ever wonder what causes thunder? Why is the sea salty? How did tigers get their stripes? In this collection of delightful tales from around the world and through the ages, each story explains why an animal, plant, or natural object looks or acts the way it does.

Following each story are tips for telling―especially written for children, but suitable for any age―that include suggestions for timing, intonation, gestures, and body language. There are also short modern, scientific explanations for each story subject and a map showing in what area of the world each story originated. Designed for use in primary and middle grades, this book is perfect for children to read on their own as well as those who want to learn to tell stories.

It's also a wonderful resource for adults who tell stories to children, and for teachers to use in conjunction with science, language arts, or social studies curricula.



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from August House Pub Inc (October 1, 1999)
9780874835618 | details & prices | 96 pages | 7.00 × 10.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.45 lbs | List price $15.95
About: A collection of twenty-five traditional stories explaining why an animal or plant or natural object looks or acts the way it does.
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Reprint edition from Paw Prints (November 1, 2008)
9781439535950 | details & prices | 96 pages | 7.00 × 10.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 1.74 lbs | List price $23.95
This edition also contains How & Why Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read & Tell, How & Why Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read and Tell

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