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This classic children's book includes more than 50 nature myths from around the world, many from Native Americans. Originally published in 1902, this book is written for young readers, with myths such as The Story of the First Hummingbird, Why the Woodpecker's Head is Red, and... Read Full Overview

Fifty-four nature myths from around the world, many from Native Americans, are collected and retold in this edition, originally published in 1902. The vocabulary is intended for young readers, with myths such The Story of the First Hummingbird and Why the Aspen Leaves Tremble... Read Full Overview

The Book of Nature Myths is a collection of short legends.

The Book of Nature Myths is a charming collection of nature stories and nature mythology for young readers by Florence Holbrook. This great nature text contains this introduction: "In preparing the Book of Nature Myths the desire has been to make a second reader which would be... Read Full Overview

Discover the enchanting origins of the natural world in Florence Holbrook's "The Book of Nature Myths." This timeless collection of children's stories unveils the folklore and legends behind familiar animals and plants. Journey into a world where nature's wonders are explained... Read Full Overview

Discover the enchanting origins of the natural world in Florence Holbrook's "The Book of Nature Myths." This timeless collection of children's stories unveils the folklore and legends behind familiar animals and plants. Journey into a world where nature's wonders are explained... Read Full Overview

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

The subject-matter is of permanent value, culled from the folk-lore of the primitive races; the vocabulary, based upon that of the Hiawatha Primer, is increased gradually, and the new words and phrases will add to the child's power of expression. The na ve explanations of the... Read Full Overview

The Book of Nature Myths (1902) is a collection of short stories written by Florence Holbrook. The book features 20 myths and legends from various cultures around the world, including Greek, Norse, and Native American. Each story is centered around a natural phenomenon, such... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Book of Nature Myths, written by Florence Holbrook and first published in 1902, is a collection of short stories that explore the origins of natural phenomena through myths and legends from various cultures around the world. The book is divided into two parts, with the first... Read Full Overview

The Book of Nature Myths, written by Florence Holbrook and first published in 1902, is a collection of myths and legends from various cultures around the world. The book is divided into sections based on natural phenomena such as the sun, moon, stars, and animals, and each section... Read Full Overview