SERIES MADE SIMPLE

What We Get From Greek Mythology

by Lisa OWINGS
9781631889134. ea vol: 32p. (21st Century Skills Library: Mythology and Culture). bibliog. ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Cherry Lake. 2015. lib. ed. $19.95. pap. $9.95.
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Gr 4–8—Designed as Common Core teaching material, these slim, compact volumes each devote five chapters to history and religion, the gods and major characters in the myths, and the cultural legacy of the myths in modern literature, art, and language. Labels "pinned" to text or pictures pose questions for students, asking them to think more deeply about the subject. Three concluding questions might form the basis for written or oral reports or class discussion. Egypt and Greece receive the clearest treatments. The writing is plodding, piling on the facts, and many of the references to myth-related literature, movies and music are in the adult realm (though Walt Disney, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Harry Potter are here, too). The textbooklike format builds on a valuable theme and includes some nice visual choices.
VERDICT While this set probably won't entice browsers, educators may find it useful.
Reviewed by Margaret Bush , Apr 01, 2015

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