Provides entries for natural forces, deities, and terms relating to ancient myths concerning the natural world

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Product Description: Examining natural phenomena through the lens of ancient mythology and from the perspective of modern day science, this unique book encourages students to appreciate the magic in both myth and science. This twofold approach helps to clarify the commonality of all human experience with nature, across cultures and throughout time...read more

Product Description: This second book in a four-book series exploring the elements, Wonders of Nature: Natural Phenomena in Science and Myth, looks at the wonder of air from both a scientific and mythical perspective. Intended for teachers and librarians to use with students in intermediate and middle school grades, the book looks at natural phenomena that occurs in the air around us—such as rainbows, snow, tornadoes, lightning, and thunder—through ancient myth, and details the explanations of modern-day science...read more

Product Description: Examining natural phenomena through the lens of ancient mythology and from the perspective of modern day science, these books encourage students to appreciate the magic in both myth and science.