Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.4
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
728
Points per Word
0.000687
Description
Arachne, the Spider Woman is a Greek myth about a talented young weaver who boasts that her skills are greater than those of the goddess Athena. When Athena hears of Arachne's claims, she challenges the girl to a weaving contest and teaches her a lesson in humility. The story features the goddess Athena and the mortal Arachne in a tale that explores the consequences of pride.