fables

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox,' two sisters argue over who gets the last apple, until their brother comes home and grabs it. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop"--Provided by the publisher.

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Lion and the Mouse,' James doesn't turn in a misbehaving kindergartener and in turn, she helps him. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop"--Provided by the publisher.

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' Henry races against Michael, the fastest runner in school. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop"--Provided by the publisher.

"In this modern-day re-telling of Aesop's fable 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' Andrew ruins a surprise his sisters are making for his mom when he gets bored and cries 'wolf' too many times. Includes original fable, compare and contrast questions, and short bio of Aesop"--Provided by the publisher.

Like peoples throughout history, the ancient Greeks maintained largely fanciful stories about how the world, animals, and humans came to be. At the core of those tales were descriptions of the origins of the gods. Unlike many societies, which envisioned gods fashioning the universe, the Greeks held that the universe came first and gave birth to the gods.

"Tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different--and far more satisfying--than he ever imagined"--Provided by publisher.

12 compelling American myths and legends. Origins of each are included, along with historical development and use of the myths over time.

A collection of Aesop's fables.

A tiny mouse helps a mighty lion, who had once showed him mercy, escape from a trap.