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Article
Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vo. 5, Issue 5: Monster Stories [Pdf]

For Students 2nd - 4th
This magazine article discusses legends of monsters like Big Foot and The Loch Nest Monster. It explains how studies have disproved the existence of these monsters.
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Handout
CommonLit

Common Lit: Text Sets: Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a collection of 18 Grade-Leveled texts (6-12) on the topic of Mythology. From prehistory to the present, mythology has played an essential role in how humans interact with and understand the world around them. Explore a world of...
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Interactive
Chateau Meddybemps

Chateau Meddybemps: The Legend of Compass Rosie

For Students 2nd - 5th
This interactive story about the ship Compass Rosie and her crew allows students to read the story and click to see ghosts return to the ship.
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Website
American Indian Heritage Foundation

Indians.org: Navajo (Dine) Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief narrative of Navajo history and culture accompanied with links to many traditional Navajo legends. Contains the full text of the Navajo "Wind Prayer" and traditional Indian art.
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Website
Other

Native American Lore Index Page

For Students 9th - 10th
These 150 Native American Legends come from a variety of tribes and cover a variety of topics.
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Activity
Other

Animal Myths & Legends

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Creative site that collects Native American and Australian Aboriginal tales, retelling them in an easy-to-read style. Also collects animal stories, such as how the zebra got its stripes, from kids from all over the world. Includes links...
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Website
Other

Legends

For Students 3rd - 8th
Looking for fun and entertaining legends to read to your students? Try this site and explore the easy to read online stories. `
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Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Aaron Copland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Aaron Copland (1900-1990 CE) was one of the first composers to put jazzy music into symphonic music, Copland was also one of the greatest American composers. Read more about him and his work. Use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to...
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eBook
Aaron Shepherd

Aaron Shepard's World of Stories: Folktales, Fairy Tales, Myths, Legends, Etc.

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Here are folktales, fairy tales, tall tales, myths, legends, magical tales, and sacred stories, plus original fables, humor, fantasy, and historical fiction from award-winning author Aaron Shepard. Most of the stories have been published...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Native Americans for Kids: Mythology and Legends

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explores Native American Indian mythology and legends. Learn how creation myths and other stories passed down over history.
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Website
Other

Egypt Art: Mythology Gallery Directory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site is a personal site that chronicles Egyptian gods and goddesses, myths, battles, and legends which are discussed here in text that is easily understood. There is also a section on The Book of the Dead, a Glossary of Egyptian...