Where Dragons Soar And Other Animal Folk Tales Of The British Isles

Author : Pete Castle
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750968591

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Where Dragons Soar: And Other Animal Folk Tales of the British Isles by Pete Castle Pdf

Within these pages are tales of scheming creatures and ferocious animals from across the British Isles, passed down through the generations. Amongst the more famous beasts of myth and legend, such as the Loch Ness monster lurking in Scotland's black waters and the Hartlepool monkey that was mistaken for a French spy, are the less well-known stories of the peculiar, fantastical and extraordinary. Discover the fox Scrapefoot and his run-in with bears, the fisherman's wife who was really a seal, and the two warring dragons hidden under Caernarfon – all brought to life by noted storyteller Pete Castle. Illustrated with unique drawings, these enchanting tales will appeal to young and old, and can be enjoyed by readers time and again.

Author : Lisa Schneidau
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750987325

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Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Lisa Schneidau Pdf

The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They explore the complex relationship between people and plants, in lowlands and uplands, fields, bogs, moors, woodlands and towns. Suitable for all ages, this is an essential collection of stories for anyone interested in botany, the environment and our living heritage.

Author : Janice M. Del Negro,Melanie A. Kimball
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216079842

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Engaging Teens with Story by Janice M. Del Negro,Melanie A. Kimball Pdf

Based on proven theory and real-life experience, this guidebook provides a one-stop resource for educators, librarians, and storytellers looking to introduce storytelling programs for young adults. Storytelling is often associated with storytime and library services to young children, but effective storytelling speaks to all ages—including teens. Engaging Teens with Story: How to Inspire and Educate Youth with Storytelling offers an in-depth look at storytelling for young adults that explains the benefits of storytelling with this audience, what current practices are, and storytelling opportunities to explore with youth. It provides a unique source of expert guidance that youth services librarians, professional storytellers, and middle and high school teachers will appreciate. Readers will learn how to find stories for teens, apply proven techniques for successful telling of tales to teens, use traditional literature as a basis for creative writing, and establish a teen storytelling club or troupe. The guide also covers how teens can create their own stories with digital media; the connections between traditional folk and fairy tales and today's film, television, books, and online media; and how storytelling can be successfully used with at-risk youth.

Author : Pete Castle
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780750996945

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Folk Tales of Song and Dance by Pete Castle Pdf

The life of the travelling musician hasn't changed much over the millennia. For a prehistoric harper, a medieval fiddler or a modern guitar player, the experience is pretty much the same: there are times when everything goes well and others when nothing does. But it's not just performing that can go wrong – listening can also be dangerous! Can you stop dancing when you get tired or must you keep going until the music stops ... if it ever does? What happens if it carries on past midnight? What if it turns you to stone? Pete Castle has selected a variety of traditional tales from all over the UK (and a few from further afield) to enthral you, whether you are a musician, a dancer, or a reader who likes to keep dangerous things like singing and dancing at arm's length.

Author : Christine Willison
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780750988582

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An Introduction to Storytelling by Christine Willison Pdf

Where do stories come from, and how do we come to know them? Daughters listen with wonder to their grandmothers' tales. Journalists have their trusted sources. Writers of storybooks draw unconsciously from the works of their predecessors. It is as if every story has within it an infallible truth, contained in the echo of its original telling. The storyteller recounts the tale. The listener hears, learns and remembers. In due course they will retell the same tale, adding in something of their own. And so listeners in time turn into storytellers. This inspiring book brings together the stories from across the world of listeners who themselves became storytellers. They reveal who influenced them the most, what drew them further in, what they learnt, and what they now wish to share with new generations. Tips, tools and tales: read this book, and take your turn.

Author : Sharon Jacksties
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : FICTION
ISBN : 0750991356

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Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Sharon Jacksties Pdf

A collection of folk tales about our native wildlife from a professional storyteller

Author : Tom Phillips
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780750991827

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Forest Folk Tales for Children by Tom Phillips Pdf

Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood watching and listening to the human creatures living among them, hearing their stories and remembering. What mysteries could these woodlands tell if the trees could speak? Stories of brave deeds and foolish, star-crossed lovers, of monsters, giants and witches, hobs and kings. Discover the secrets of our forests in this engaging collection of folk tales.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : School libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015082949440

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The School Librarian by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marie Brennan
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466856981

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In the Labyrinth of Drakes by Marie Brennan Pdf

In the Labyrinth of Drakes, the thrilling new book in the acclaimed fantasy series from Marie Brennan, the glamorous Lady Trent takes her adventurous explorations to the deserts of Akhia. Even those who take no interest in the field of dragon naturalism have heard of Lady Trent's expedition to the inhospitable deserts of Akhia. Her discoveries there are the stuff of romantic legend, catapulting her from scholarly obscurity to worldwide fame. The details of her personal life during that time are hardly less private, having provided fodder for gossips in several countries. As is so often the case in the career of this illustrious woman, the public story is far from complete. In this, the fourth volume of her memoirs, Lady Trent relates how she acquired her position with the Royal Scirling Army; how foreign saboteurs imperiled both her work and her well-being; and how her determined pursuit of knowledge took her into the deepest reaches of the Labyrinth of Drakes, where the chance action of a dragon set the stage for her greatest achievement yet. The Lady Trent Memoirs 1. A Natural History of Dragons 2. The Tropic of Serpents 3. Voyage of the Basilisk 4. In the Labyrinth of Drakes 5. Within the Sanctuary of Wings At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Oliver Chin
Publisher : Immedium
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781597020282

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The Year of the Dragon by Oliver Chin Pdf

Dominic the dragon befriends a boy named Bo as well as the other eleven animals of the Chinese lunar calendar and helps them enter the annual village boat race. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

Author : R R Bowker Publishing,Bowker
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 1326 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0835242013

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Bowker's Directory of Videocassettes for Children 1999 by R R Bowker Publishing,Bowker Pdf

Author : Frances S. Goforth
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X004120048

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Literature & the Learner by Frances S. Goforth Pdf

As a genre text, not an anthology, this text teaches students about literature forms and discusses ways of using literature in the classroom. It is used to give students the background they need to evaluate, select, and use children's literature in their own teaching. A database of current literature is provided with the text and will be updated annually.

Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781526324542

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Real-life Dragons and their Stories of Survival by Anita Ganeri Pdf

Find out the fascinating stories of ten real-life dragons, the myths and legends surrounding them, their discoveries and how they survive today. For centuries, dragons have captured our imaginations, guarding troves of treasure and breathing out fire. They appear in many myths and legends from around the world, some soaring through the air on scaly wings; some lurking in caves underground and some diving the depths of the seas and oceans. While there is, sadly, no such thing as a fire-breathing dragon, there are still dragons alive today in the animal kingdom. One of them can even fly. This book brings together the stories of ten real-life dragons, with fascinating facts mixed with some folklore. There are also tales of how these extraordinary creatures were discovered and about their adaptations for surviving in the wild. Are you ready for the wildlife safari of a lifetime? This high-interest approach to the natural world shows the diversity of nature, evolution and adaptation and can be used to support the science curriculum study of living things at key stage two. Full-colour photographs combined with illustrations make this a beautiful and fascinating introduction to real-life dragons around the world.

Author : Tamara Macfarlane
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780744044959

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Dragon World by Tamara Macfarlane Pdf

Immerse yourself in the rich, fascinating history of dragons in this illustrated gift ebook. Meet the fire-breathing beasts of mythology in this beautifully illustrated ebook brimming with scaled behemoths. Lurking in every corner of the earth, from the deepest depths of the oceans, to the tips of the tallest mountains, even tucked beneath the very ground that you tread on, dragons watch and wait. They take many forms--sea monsters, serpents, wild cats, eagles, and they represent many different things; Gods to be revered, evil kings to be feared, wise friends, and fierce foes. So, when you accidentally step on a sinewy vine and it whips out from under your feet, or invisible forces gently fan warm air across your face, or the acrid smell of cinders pokes at the back of your throat, how will you know whether to stand and wonder, or run and hide? Dragons have breathed fire into our minds since we could first imagine, but why do they exist in stories from every land in the world? Come in and explore Dragon World. Look into their lairs while they make shape-shifting mischief, playing with the weather and protecting earthly treasures. Soar across continents into tales as old as time. Prowl through the pages to discover rare dragon species. Find clues to track them and master how to draw them. Behold the earthly dragons of today!

Author : Theresa Breslin
Publisher : Illustrated Scottish Treasuries
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Children's stories, Scottish
ISBN : 0863159079

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An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales by Theresa Breslin Pdf

Slithering stoorworms, mischievous brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies are exquisitely brought to life for children in Theresa Breslin's enchanting tales and Kate Leiper's otherwordly illustrations.