Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 14: Why The Sea Is Salty (Paperback)

David Calcutt

ISBN 10: 0198446306 / ISBN 13: 9780198446309

Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2014

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Paperback. Why the Sea is Salty tells three water-themed myths. They all explain something about the sea - why it is salty, why droughts and floods happen, how sea creatures came to be. Find out how wishes, dragons, giant ravens and magical sea creatures all play their part. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating retellings of 70 traditional stories from around the world. These captivating stories are retold by contemporary children's authors to highlight the action, drama, depth and humour of the age-old tales.Including tales from China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Ancient Rome, South Africa, North America, Iraq and more. Rich stories that encourage multicultural understanding and heritage awareness in childrenFull of thrilling themes, incredible characters and stunning artworkLevelled to provide clear and gradual progression Why the Sea is Salty tells 3 water-themed myths. They explain something about the sea - why it is salty, why droughts and floods happen, how sea creatures came to be. Find out how wishes, dragons, giant ravens and magical sea creatures all play their part.TreeTops Myths and Legends are a fascinating selection of the best traditional stories. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 14: Why The Sea Is Salty (Paperback)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198446306
• ISBN 13: 9780198446309
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Why the Sea is Salty tells three water-themed myths. They all explain something about the sea - why it is salty, why droughts and floods happen, how sea creatures came to be. Find out how wishes, dragons, giant ravens and magical sea creatures all play their part.
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.

Book Description

Fabulous retellings of traditional stories from around the world