{"product_id":"how-why-stories-martha-hamilton-9780874835618","title":"How \u0026 Why Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of NAPPA Gold Award \u0026amp; Parents' Choice Award \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you ever look carefully at a spider's web? If their purpose is simply to catch flies, why do spiders weave such beautiful, intricate webs? Did you ever wonder what causes thunder? Why is the sea salty? How did tigers get their stripes? In this collection of delightful tales from around the world and through the ages, each story explains why an animal, plant, or natural object looks or acts the way it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing each story are tips for telling--especially written for children, but suitable for any age--that include suggestions for timing, intonation, gestures, and body language. There are also short modern, scientific explanations for each story subject and a map showing in what area of the world each story originated. Designed for use in primary and middle grades, this book is perfect for children to read on their own as well as those who want to learn to tell stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's also a wonderful resource for adults who tell stories to children, and for teachers to use in conjunction with science, language arts, or social studies curricula. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martha Hamilton, Mitch Weiss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0874835615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780874835618\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e August House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e48674 \/ How \u0026amp; Why Stories: World Tales Kids Can Read \u0026amp; Tell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2000 pg. 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/1999 pg. 111 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2000 pg. 1755\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2000 pg. 111 - Recommended, Satisfactory","brand":"Martha Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043062345983,"sku":"9780874835618","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aa6b26e2-9b5f-49f0-bb38-b62dd7aa8b80.jpg?v=1684965033","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-why-stories-martha-hamilton-9780874835618","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}