{"product_id":"wonder-beasts-joe-nigg-9781563082429","title":"Wonder Beasts: Tales and Lore of the Phoenix, the Griffin, the Unicorn, and the Dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book presents tales of mythical beasts, offering primary sources (e.g., the writings of Herodotus, original fairy tales, poems) within the context of background material and commentary. Discussion questions and activities complete each chapter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFocusing on the phoenix, the griffin, the unicorn, and the dragon, this book combines tales and lore of each, presenting primary sources (e.g., the writings of Herodotus and original fairy tales and poems) within the context of background material and commentary. The shifting images of these animals offer a unique perspective on myths, religions, art, literature, and science in history. Discussion questions and learning activities at the end of the chapters guide students in exploring the worlds surrounding each beast. Sure to appeal to all ages, this fascinating collection makes a wonderful supplement to world history courses and is a great resource for reports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Nigg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 156308242X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781563082429\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/15\/1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.26h x 7.30w x 0.75d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/1995 pg. 139","brand":"Joe Nigg","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43939645718783,"sku":"9781563082429","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_bdee129a-17b3-4975-8dc7-1beceadd800f.jpg?v=1681442701","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wonder-beasts-joe-nigg-9781563082429","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}