The Legend of Gilgamesh is a retelling of the oldest recorded story in the world. The cruel King Gilgamesh forms an unlikely friendship with a wild man, Enkidu. Together they plan to battle fearsome monsters. Can they succeed and live to tell the tale?
Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children's authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life.
Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.
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The Legend of Gilgamesh is a retelling of the oldest recorded story in the world. The cruel King Gilgamesh forms an unlikely friendship with a wild man, Enkidu. Together they plan to battle fearsome monsters. Can they succeed and live to tell the tale?
TreeTops Myths and Legends are a fascinating selection of the best traditional stories.
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Fabulous retellings of traditional stories from around the world
Myths, legends and folk tales adapted especially for junior readers, including diverse stories from all over the world to introduce children to different cultures and traditions.An excellent springboard for talk, drama and writing.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.The collections give clear reference to the genre of the story and how it typifies or extends it.A letter from the author explains the background of the stories prompting discussion about similarities and differences between stories that have evolved from different cultures around the world.Stories from a range of cultures to encourage awareness of heritage and to prompt a meaningful comparison of stories.Pronunciation guide in books to help children with unfamiliar words or names.Thought-provoking topics ideal for encouraging discussion.
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Myths, legends and folk tales adapted especially for junior readers, including diverse stories from all over the world to introduce children to different cultures and traditions.An excellent springboard for talk, drama and writing.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.The collections give clear reference to the genre of the story and how it typifies or extends it.A letter from the author explains the background of the stories prompting discussion about similarities and differences between stories that have evolved from different cultures around the world.Stories from a range of cultures to encourage awareness of heritage and to prompt a meaningful comparison of stories.Pronunciation guide in books to help children with unfamiliar words or names.Thought-provoking topics ideal for encouraging discussion.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780198446439
Publisert
2014
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
180 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
9 mm
Aldersnivå
EJ, 04
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128
Forfatter
Illustratør