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For thousands of years people have wondered how the world began. How the World Began includes creation myths that attempt to explain this. Meet gods, goddesses and giants at the beginning of time as they create the earth in these myths from China, North America, Australia, Britain and the South Pacific.Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packedstories 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, humourand 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 books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Author Biography

Fiona Macdonald has authored several titles in the Oxford Literacy Web series.

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Fabulous retellings of traditional stories from around the world

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For thousands of years people have wondered how the world began. How the World Began includes creation myths that attempt to explain this. Meet gods, goddesses and giants at the beginning of time as they create the earth in these myths from China, North America, Australia, Britain and the South Pacific.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 ina 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 books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

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Fabulous retellings of traditional stories from around the world

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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. Help with children's reading development also available at
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 and

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