What do legends have to say about mermaids? Find out in this title introducing the mysterious creatures thought to captivate sailors with enchanting songs!
What do legends have to say about werewolves? Find out in this title introducing the ferocious creatures rumored to shape-shift from human form into wolf form!
What do legends have to say about unicorns? Find out in this title introducing the mystical creatures famous for their beautiful looks and magical horns!
What do legends have to say about centaurs? Find out in this title introducing the mythical creatures known for being half human and half horse!
What do legends have to say about trolls? Find out in this title introducing the terrifying creatures often called troublemakers and thieves!
What do legends have to say about dragons? Find out in this title introducing the fearsome creatures imagined to do everything from bring rain to breathe fire!
What do legends have to say about cyclopes? Find out in this title introducing the ghastly creatures described as giant, one-eyed humanoids!
Are werewolves real? In this title, readers learn about the history of werewolves around the world, including why people believed, diseases and conditions associated with werewolves, and other scientific explanations for werewolf myths.
Are zombies real? In this title, readers learn about the history of zombies from ancient times to the present day, including the vodou religion, why people believed, media portrayals of zombies, and scientific explanations for zombie stories. Read the shocking zombie experience of Haitian Clairvius Narcisse!
Are sea monsters real? In this title, readers learn about the history of sea monsters from ancient times to the present day, including research to discover the truth behind these cryptid sightings, why people believe, and scientific possibilities for sea monster sightings.
Are vampires real? In this title, readers learn about the history of vampires, including rituals used to keep vampires away, why people believed, diseases associated with vampires, and how science explains many misconceptions about vampires.
Sometimes staying in a hotel can be the most fun part of traveling. But what if you were to never check out? Travel the world, visiting real hotels and inns with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Places of play are meant for running around with friends and shrieking with laughter. But what if those shrieks of fun turn into screams of terror? Travel the world, visiting real amusement parks and playgrounds with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Schools and libraries are places for knowledge. But what if they contain something even scarier than homework and tests? Travel around the country, visiting real schools and libraries with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
A home is a place to feel safe and the farm is full of life. But what if they became places fright and death? Travel the world, visiting real homes and farms with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Hospitals and asylums are meant to be places of healing. But some have horrific histories and doctors who were downright sinister. Travel the world, visiting real hospitals and asylums with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
When a baby is mistaken for a loaf of bread, the Gomdars decide to raise the child. When the Hur demand their Anatoly back, will a compromise be made? Summit Book.
Hi/lo anthology of classic world myths for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Death of Osiris," "The Twins' Visit to the Underworld," "Finn MacCool's Revenge," "Izanami and Izanagi: A Creation Story," "Rama and Sita," "Lindu's Veil of St
An anthology of classic adapted European myths. Includes Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Thor the Bride, The Death of Balder, Siegfried, Beowulf, The Boyhood of Cuchulain, Manawydan, and The Death of King Arthur.
An anthology of adapted Native American myths. Includes selections from Chippewa, Sioux, Hopi, and other nations in five categories--Creation, Romance, Heroes, Tricksters, and How and Why.
An anthology of retold Mexican American folklore. Includes legends and stories from Southwestern and Mexican folklore in four categories--Ghosts and Hauntings, Tricksters, Romance, and Right and Wrong.
An anthology of retold classic myths. Includes Pandora, Heracles and Admetus, The Judgment of Paris, Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, Orestes, Odysseus' Return, Theseus and Ariadne, and Atalanta.
An anthology of retold classic myths. Includes The Theft of Persephone, Odysseus and the Cyclops, Achilles and Hector, The Trojan Horse, Orpheus and Eurydice, Oedipus, Antigone, and Perseus.
An anthology of retold classic myths. Includes Prometheus, The Twelve Labors of Heracles, Circe and Odysseus, Aeneas' Trip to the Underworld, The Follies of Midas, Cupid and Psyche, and Jason and the Golden Fleece.
An anthology of retold Asian myths. The 15 stories include tales from India, China, Vietnam, Japan, and five other Asian countries.
