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Product Description Old tales from around the world become new adventures in Universal Myths! Although separated by great distances, diverse mythologies across the globe often explore common topics that seek to explain mysteries of life. Each title in the series features seven to eight ancient stories grouped around one theme, showcasing the stunning variety yet overarching similarities between world myths. Extra info provides insight into the culture and primary sources from which these legends originated. With Universal Myths and its dynamic graphic novel format and gripping storytelling, readers can experience exciting multicultural tales brought to life. Book Description • Graphic novel format brings a new spin to old stories and will engage the most reluctant readers • With 7-8 global myths per book, perfect for comparison and contrast lessons, as well as facilitating conversations on diversity and multiculturalism • Critical thinking writing prompts engage readers with the text • Additional info in sidebars and back matter provide further insight into the myths, including the cultures and primary sources from which they originate • Graphic novel format brings a new spin to old stories and will engage the most reluctant readers • With 7-8 global myths per book, perfect for comparison and contrast, as well as facilitating conversations on diversity and multiculturalism • Critical thinking writing prompts engage readers with the text • Additional info in sidebars and back matter provide further insight into the myths, including the cultures and primary sources from which they originate About the Author Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and continues to write about fun things like space aliens and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and graphic novels for children. Nel Yomtov is a writ