When youre in high school, having a fulltime job and a family to care for are. Clearly from some of the questions and answers posted here a lot of you need to do some catch up reading over the xmas break. We chose 20 compelling mythology books to read when youre seeking a. A child who shares her name with a greek god wants to learn more about the legends and history behind her name.
Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. It retells stories of greek, roman, and norse mythology drawn from a variety of sources. Look no further than some of our favorite book lists for high school students. This list last updated in april of 2019 was written with the intention of helping you make that decision. Best mythology books for kids and teens at some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase they cant get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other mythological creatures.
We asked high school teachers for some of their favorites when they were in high school. Hugh lupton series there are currently three books in his greek myths series, and each tells a different tale. A variety of film, music, and art will be used to enhance student understanding and appreciation of mythology and its influence. The heros journey by joseph campbell 1990 comparative mythology.
Extra consideration for best answer given not just for a. Different people find greek mythology to be meaningful for different reasons. See more ideas about greek mythology, mythology and greek. This website is actually a commercial site that offers a. Well mythological fiction is probably a new genre that has fascinated the readers since the advent of the shiva trilogy by indias literary popstar amish tripathi. Though the school and its students were never proven to be real, or maybe they were just made up by a few people who managed to visit the. Greekroman mythology leilehua library learning commons. Which ones are most deserving of your hardearned money. One day persephone is an ordinary high school junior working at her. Elsewhere, the seach will be visibly opened after this button is selected. A greek mythology inspired literature circles packet that can be used throughout the school year, or can be used for one book maybe a fantasy one or one quarter.
The daulaires book of greek myths and the daulaires book of norse myths affiliate links delighted all my kids when they were prereaders through their late elementary years, and i found that the understanding of mythology they learned from these books persisted through their middle school and high school years, when they needed to spot and comprehend. It is little short of a miracle that modern methods of instruction have not completely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry. Navigate to the global search form search landmark. After all of my students had mastered the basics, i moved on to adding the complexity and the extended the thinking skills so essential for high school level. What are the best books on greek myths for young children. The school was located in a place where no one would be willing to visit. Whether you read the following for a school assignment or just for leisure, here are a 15 must read books you should read before you graduate high school. Acquainted with the night by christopher dewdney 2004. These texts were part of the curriculum at the public school i attended and were used to teach greek mythology. To ensure a wellrounded literacy education, the books within each collection offer contemporary and historical examples of fiction and nonfiction with many authors and.
The book uses the innovative approach of readers theater to teach mythology to teens, asking them to act out the stories and become engaged in a common learning experience. Mythology books for middle school im a yachildrens public librarian and every year one of the 7th grade language arts teachers makes her kids do a mythology report. High pack beautiful feet books our popular oneyear study is now expanded to include classic literature and detailed study notes. Our books are easytoread and the information is presented in a way that is easy to understand. Greek mythology for teens takes classical mythology to a new level by relating ancient stories to the culture, history, art, and literature of today. Vocabulary lists, maps, lesson plans and tests with answer keys all combine to make this an exciting study that reveals the relevancy of the ancient world. The high noon books division of academic therapy publications publishes materials in the field of learning disabilities and special education, including tests, assessments, parent and teacher resources, hilo and low level readers, and visual perceptual aids. If you missed this ancient greek epic poem during your high school. Greek mythology makes a student more observant and appriciative of the world around them, especially the infulence of mthology in the world today. This is an important project because our state standards require students to learn mythology in middle school.
High school english class books you should read again as. The result is that hundreds of books have been written about high schoolbut these are the 50 most essential, the. These books offer a brief introduction to greek mythology. Youll also find links to other websites with more indepth information about greek mythology. It begins by explaining allusions and extends the study by incorporating. Its only an allusion this printable handout is designed for the conclusion of a unit on mythology. Death on the river john wilson, 9781554691111, fiction interest level. Mythology books for middle school 23 books goodreads. See more ideas about mythology, greek mythology and greek. Our 16page and 30page high school booklets provide concise, practical content on topics important to students and parents. Labyrinth and how a hero saved them served as partial inspiration for this modern book and film. They are short chapter books that help kids see the relationship between different characters in greek mythology.
Not just on greek mythology but any major mythos, hindu, egyptian, nordic, etc. The second is to see the influence of greek and roman mythology, as well a sample of world legends, on the literary world. If youre still fascinated with greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, youll find the best of them here for adults, teens, and kids alike. When i purchased this book to use a text, i did not have very high. I use different literature circle themes each quarter so my students are always highly engaged in. High school lesson in literature greek myth exploration. Both books have great graphics, pictures and popup facts. Should greek mythology be taught in public schools. The book doctor goes on a search for the best myth collections for small children. The hero with a thousand faces by joseph campbell 1949 comparative mythology.
Because this place was believed to be a nesting ground for evil creatures. I used this book to teach mythology this past summer in a high school special education room. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company. High noon books high interest books and programs for. Charlie is a criminally shy high school freshman who prefers to observe his surroundings instead of living in. Theres a bewildering array of books out there on greek mythology, especially at the beginner level. Books for teaching ancient greece and mythology scholastic. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for.
For many of the reasons listed aboveaccessibility, building background knowledge, and high interest levelmy students enjoyed a somewhat relaxed introduction to greekroman mythology. Teaching mythology in middle school and high school is a great way to get students interested in reading, writing, and researching ancient history. Myths and folklore an anthology for high school students. These should include theme, symbolism, similarities and differences, etc. Myths and folklore an anthology for high school students henry i. Browse 500 edith hamilton mythology classes advanced. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. School of myths, a school where certain beings study, they were called mythical shamans. No matter how book nerdy you are sometimes its just hard when s.
If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy. I believe these books will inspire and feed their need for knowledge. The 10 best norse mythology books norse mythology for. My recollection was that the books were centered around a couple of fictional kids who discover mythology or are led to it by uncovering secrets about it through teenage sleuth type adventures. Chains laurie halse anderson, 9781416905868, fiction interest level. Not to mention its hard to enjoy reading, no matter how good the book, when youre already. Use the leilehua high school library opac book catalog reference books r 291 g. Mythology, folklore, and the heros journey free english learning and teaching resources from varsity tutors. Its also a complicated, messy time in life in which one grows from the end of childhood to the cusp of adulthood, so theres a lot of feelings to unpack. Mythology grades 912 the ewing public schools 31 lower ferry road ewing, nj 08618 boe approval date. Greek mythology provides humor, friendship, love, and values to the reader. If youve ever had trouble getting through those high school reading assignments, we feel you. High school is a nearuniversal experience to which we can all relate. Scott fitzgerald, to kill a mockingbird by harper lee, romeo and juliet by william shakespeare, the.
This is a handmade high school textbook created from 19982004 for a. As an elementary school teacher, you probably know how captivated your students can get by a good story. Encyclopedia get definitions and descriptions of various characters, places, and events in greek mythology. It has been reissued since then by several publishers, including its 75th anniversary illustrated edition. Greek mythology is like history, it is very unusual to see people today worship zeus, hermes, etc. The books are humorous and will be a fun way to introduce mythology to kids.