Many communities have passed down myths and legends to explain the ways of the world. In this Ancient Greek legend, the god Eros wants to punish Apollo. As you read, take notes on how Apollo changes over time. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Ferocious is a word for something that is fierce or can cause damage. In this story, a miniature horse, or a very small horse, named Trix meets a ferocious animal that comes to the farm. As you read, take notes on Trix’s feelings about Wolfgang. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

A kimono is a traditional, or handed down from age to age, piece of Japanese clothing that is made up of a loose, wide-sleeved robe held together by a sash. In this story, a young girl in Japan works as an assistant, or helper, in her grandmother's kimono shop. As you read, take notes on how Eri and Sis are similar. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Adrienne Su is a Chinese American author who grew up in Georgia. In this poem, a speaker describes their experiences as the child of immigrant parents. As you read, take notes on the significance of food to the speaker. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

In "The Homecoming", a man learns the consequences of focusing on everyone's business but his own. As you read, take notes on the changes in the story’s setting. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

In this story by Joan Lennon, a frog named Ribburta and her squirrel friend Redd meet a fortuneteller. As you read, take notes on what Ribburta says. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Nigeria is a country in West Africa. In this Nigerian folktale, retold by Rachel Craft, Tortoise learns an important lesson. As you read, take notes on Tortoise’s actions. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

In this story, a miniature, or very small, horse named Trix discovers something strange on the farm where she lives. As you read, take notes on Trix's feelings throughout the story. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

Nigeria is a country in West Africa. In this Nigerian folktale, retold by Rachel Craft, Tortoise learns an important lesson. As you read, take notes on Tortoise’s actions. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/