by George Shannon (Author), Peter Sis (Illustrator)
Fourteen mind-bending mysteries from the world of folklore--solving them will require smart and savvy readers A great choice for emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and like puzzles, brain-twisters, and more.
How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.
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How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy's stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.
Number of Pages: 55
Dimensions: 0.2 x 8 x 5.4 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 03, 2000
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5
