* This nonfiction title for ages 7 through 10 introduces innovations, technology, and science from Ancient China through the retelling of classic Chinese myths and legends.
* Readers will explore the history, geography, and culture of Ancient China.
* Presents a variety of myths, legends, and fables with corresponding activities to engage readers.
* Promotes global awareness and encourages discussion about the influence of the past on the present.
* Encourages children who may be reading below grade level to still enjoy and glean knowledge from the interactive content.
*Offers opportunity to compare and contrast mythologies from different cultures and traditions.
* Explores the connection between myths and natural phenomena, which were unexplainable in past history.
* Hands-on activities encourage children to make connections between mythology and the modern world.
* Integrates STEM, social sciences, and language.
* Activities encourage the development of important skills including comparing and contrasting, looking for detailed evidence, and making deductions, all of which build critical-thinking skills.
* Uses links to online primary sources to engage readers in further, independent study.
* Meets the Common Core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction.
* Includes essential questions in every chapter that encourage critical and creative thinking.
* Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
* Cartoon illustrations and fun facts engage the reader.
* Meets the core standards for world history and geography for the ancient Chinese.

 

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Nomad Press .

Anita Yasuda is a teacher and her work has been featured in Edmonton's Child, Faces, Highlights, Homeschooler's Guide, Kahani-A South Asian Literary Magazine, and New Jersey Parent. She lives in Orangeville, Ontario. Tom Casteel is an illustrator and cartoonist with a master's degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Tom has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head ; Cities: Discover How They Work ; and Human Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of Humankind . Tom lives in South Bend, Indiana.

This book has the following chapters:
Introduction: Let's Explore Chinese Myths and Legends!
Chapter One: Chaos, Creation, and Country
Chapter Two: Thinkers and Immortals
Chapter Three: Deities and Daily Life
Chapter Four: Dancing Dragons
Chapter Five: Inventions and Influence
Glossary
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