Features occasional black/white illustrations by Arthur Rackham and is 278 pbs, pb.
Tales from Shakespeare (Wordsworth Classics)
SKU
000652
ISBN
9781853261404
Grade 3-7
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Description
Publisher's Description of Tales from Shakespeare (Wordsworth Classics)
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb was written to be an ‘introduction to the study of Shakespeare’, but are much more entertaining than that. All of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style, and their literary quality has made them popular and sought-after ever since their first publication in 1807.
This edition contains the delightful pen-and-ink drawings of Arthur Rackham.
Tales include:
- The Tempest
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- The Winter’s Tale
- Much Ado About Nothing
- As You Like It
- The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- The Merchant of Venice
- Cymbeline
- King Lear
- Macbeth
- All’s Well That Ends Well
- The Taming of the Shrew
- The Comedy of Errors
- Measure for Measure
- Twelfth Night or What You Will
- Timon of Athens
- Romeo and Juliet
- Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
- Othello
- Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Category Description for History Odyssey
History Odyssey is a classically-based history curriculum that combines the reading of great history books and period-related literature with timeline work, outlining, summaries, map activities, and writing assignments. Designed as independent study guides, it makes history engaging while building strong research, writing, and organizational skills with minimal parent preparation.
Each guide covers one major era of history in one year and works well for logic-stage students (typically Grades 5–8), with extensions available for high school.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Checklist-style lessons with reading, timeline, map work, and writing assignments
- Emphasis on great books, primary sources, and the "Great Conversation" of ideas
- Builds critical thinking, research, outlining, and independent learning skills
- Flexible for multi-age use with strong student accountability
- Minimal teacher prep — parent primarily checks completion and quality of work
- Level 2 for logic stage (Grades 5+); Level 1 adapted into History Quest series
Program Components:
- Study Guides: Loose-leaf, 3-hole-punched guides designed for placement in a binder (thick binder recommended)
- Required Resources: History books, literature selections, timeline (optional History Odyssey Timeline & Sticker Pack), and maps
- Worksheets and Maps: Included for outlining, summaries, and activities (permission to copy maps and worksheets for family use)
History Odyssey stands out for its classical approach, independent student-driven format, and integration of great books that make history come alive. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a rigorous yet flexible world history curriculum that nurtures strong analytical and organizational skills.
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Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Wordsworth Editions |
| Author: | Charles & Mary Lamb |
| Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
| Ages: | 8 - 11 |
| Edition: | Illustrated |
| Illustrated by: | Arthur Rackham |
| Pages: | 288 |
| Publication Date: | 1/1/1994 |
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