In a previous post I raved about Candlewick's awesome new pop-up book Encyclopedia Mythologica: Gods and Heroes. If you check out the video preview provided at the Candlewick site (be sure to go full screen), I think you'll agree that creators Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda have put together one impressive book!
I was therefore honored when Candlewick approached me to write a teachers' guide for using this book in the classroom. (I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love a publishing company that provides those extra perks for teachers and parents to get the most from their picture books). And in case that teacher's guide doesn't give you enough ideas for putting this book to work for you, I've compiled a list of about two dozen must-see books, sites, and activities that further supplement and extend this book.
But wait; there's more! Candlewick has also generously offered to provide a copy of Gods and Heroes to two lucky readers of this blog. It's been a while since I've announced a giveaway, and this book is literally a big one!
I'll explain later how to enter to win, but first, let me recommend some extensions for exploring and teaching with Gods and Heroes.
I was therefore honored when Candlewick approached me to write a teachers' guide for using this book in the classroom. (I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love a publishing company that provides those extra perks for teachers and parents to get the most from their picture books). And in case that teacher's guide doesn't give you enough ideas for putting this book to work for you, I've compiled a list of about two dozen must-see books, sites, and activities that further supplement and extend this book.
But wait; there's more! Candlewick has also generously offered to provide a copy of Gods and Heroes to two lucky readers of this blog. It's been a while since I've announced a giveaway, and this book is literally a big one!
I'll explain later how to enter to win, but first, let me recommend some extensions for exploring and teaching with Gods and Heroes.
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So it's only natural that we can use kids' obsession with this sport to get them interested in reading and world culture. Enter Nomad Press's innovative Soccer World Series, beginning with Soccer World: South Africa
and Soccer World: Mexico
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In addition to the clear and easily accessible text and colorful illustrations, the books in this series also contain key vocabulary, hands-on projects and activities (including recipes!), and a thorough glossary and index. Students can also visit the series' web site to find additional activities and resources, as well as the opportunity to share their own projects with Ethan.
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Awesome resource! Even if I don't win this book I am totally coming back to check out what all is here for our history next year.
I absolutely agree that these sites are fabulous for history studies! Be sure especially to cjeck out the Museums site; lots rolled into one package.
Is the giveaway solely for US readers, Keith?
Sorry, just for US readers. I keep forgetting the worldwide scope of this little blog!
Thanks for the great resources! I have another site you might find interesting:
http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html
Wow! Love that site from Emory University! I know of a few teachers who will go nuts over it (and a few kids as well)!
Thanks for taking the time to suggest it!
What a great site this is! Can't wait to dive into it some more! This looks like an amazing book. My students can't get enough mythology right now. I think they would enjoy the pop up features since they are in 4th grade.