Bray sets out to prove that unicorns exist. She finds mention of their existence all over the world, in old books and pictures. She tracks down fossils and bones in museums and finds statues, emblems and plaques decorating the city, and when she finally presents all her evidence to the class there is still one key point that has nothing to do with science and history - if hundreds, thousands, millions of people truly believe in something they cannot see, then clearly it exists for them!
Beginning readers will be fascinated by trolls and stories about them from around the world. Reading is supported by close text-to-image match and carefully leveled text.
Dive into the world of mermaids through carefully leveled text and appealing images. Emergent readers will learn about stories about mermaids from around the world.
Humans have watched the skies for aliens for decades. Which sightings have been proven to be hoaxes? Eerie, fascinating, and kid-friendly, this book explores the truth behind the myths.
Introduce beginning readers to three monsters that have captured the imaginations of humans for centuries: griffins, krakens, and centaurs. Carefully leveled text is paired with images that aid reader comprehension.
For decades, people have claimed to have spotted a tall, hairy creature in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. But is Bigfoot just a silly prank? Readers discover the truth about Bigfoot in this book!
Tales of a mythical underwater creature have haunted Scotland's Loch Ness for ages. Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Readers will discover the spine-tingling truth behind one of the world's most famous monsters.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of werewolves, the shapeshifting mythological creatures known for their strength. Also included is a story from folklore about thieves who become cursed as werewolves.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of vampires, the nocturnal mythological creatures known for drinking blood. Also included is a story from folklore about a vampire-hunting dhampir.
Invites readers to investigate stories about haunted places through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
A fearful rabbit is convinced the earth is caving in.
This Middle Eastern folktale tells the story of two farmers who help each other with very funny consequences.
This Ojibwa folk tale describes the musical sounds of rain and thunder.
Long ago all birds had white feathers. This folk tale from Thailand is the story of how peacocks and crows got their colors.
A clever fox saves his own life by convincing Tiger that he Fox is the King of All Animals in this Chinese folk tale.
In this Pueblo Indian bedtime story listeners have to figure out if Salamander and River Frog get the sniffles.
Folktale about husband and wife learning to think before speaking.
A humorous retelling of an Italian tale in which a Genoese merchant, richly rewarded for solving an irritating problem for the king of the Spice Islands, causes a greedy rival to try and gain a fortune in the same way.
When Goat, Rooster, and Donkey decide to try their hand at farming, Donkey learns the price of being greedy and discovers that the truth will always come out in the end.
A high-interest inquiry into the possible existence of North America’s forest-dwelling Bigfoot, emphasizing reported sightings and seekers as well as footprint analyses.
A high-interest inquiry into the possible existence of magical fairies, emphasizing reported sightings and stories as well as investigations into fairy rings.
Crow has some food and clever Fox wants it! Can Fox make Crow drop the food?
¡Paul Bunyan fue el bebé más grande que jamás haya existido! ¡A la semana de nacer tenía que usar la ropa de su papá! ¡Y siguió creciendo!
Travel back to ancient Greece as the world's greatest hero Hercules completes the toughest list of chores in history. Read about his scary battles with man-eating horses, angry goddesses, and a ferocious three-headed monster!
Hace tiempo, los Viejos eran malos. Ellos se bebieron toda el agua, se comieron todos los piñones y no dejaron nada para las otras criaturas. Sinawav, el coyote, los castigó convirtiéndolos en hoodoos rocosos. Ahora, cuando los niños se portan mal, ¡sus Paiute mayores les recuerdan que también ellos podrían convertirse en columnas de roca! Viviana ha escuchado las historias pero, este año mientras ella y su abuela escalan la meseta para recoger piñones, Viviana tiene algo más importante en su mente: tiros de prueba de baloncesto. Cuando Viviana es irrespetuosa con los árboles y con la tierra, su abuela debe recordarle sobre la leyenda de los hoodoos y de cómo la naturaleza ha hecho posible que su gente pueda vivir.
