Nature Myths
FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2004
- Language: English, Spanish
- Closed-Captioned
- Color, Animated
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menus, Discussion Questions & Activities
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
The ancient Greeks were fascinated with the mysteries of nature, and storytellers often attempted to explain natural phenomena through the tales they created. In Nature Myths, students learn the mythical rationale behind the cycle of the seasons through the story of Persephone, who must return to the underworld each year, causing winter. Viewers discover the origin of the sound of an echo and learn how the beautiful flower, Narcissus, was born from a young man's vanity. Also included is a story of Helios, the sun god, and the daily passage of the sun, which includes an explanation of how deserts, volcanoes and icecaps formed the landscape of Earth. Part of the multivolume Greek Mythology for Students DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"The tales are well-written and briskly paced, and the computer animation is simple, but eye-catching…The programs are beautifully done, bringing the subject matter to life in a clear and informative way. A valuable addition to studies of Ancient Greece as well as classroom myth and legend units."- School Library Journal (Sept 2005)"…will hold students’ interest…The narrator has a great voice…a good fit for upper elementary to junior high and great support material for Greek mythology units…Recommended."- Library Media Connection