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.
Hi/lo anthology of classic scary stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes eight stories from various regions of the United States.
Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky," "The Revolt of Mother," "A Horseman in the Sky," "The Story of an Hour," "Young Goodman Brown," and others.
Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "The Outcasts of Poker Flat," "The Man Without a Country," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "
Hi/lo anthology of classic American short stories for reluctant readers in grades 6-12. Includes "The Black Cat," "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," "To Build a Fire," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "Rip Van Winkle," "A White Heron," "The
An anthology of retold African myths. Includes 18 selections in six categories--Creation, Death, Gods and Mortals, Tricksters, How and Why, and Right and Wrong
An anthology of retold African American folktales. Includes 14 stories arranged in four categories--Friendship, Tricksters, How and Why, and Right and Wrong.
What is a vampire? Did Count Dracula really exist? Find the answers then read "Blood In My Eyes," a story about vampire hunters.
What is a mummy? Where do they come from? Is there really a mummy's curse? Students get the facts, then read "The Walking Horror," a scary story about the mummy that came back to life.
Jay doesn't believe in Bigfoot. His dad loves hunting for Bigfoot, but searching for a mythical creature in the dark isn't Jay's idea of fun. Especially because he always gets stuck looking out for his little sister while his dad plays with the cool gear, like night-vision goggles. But while out on a camping trip, a large creature starts hunting them, and then Jay’s father goes missing. Jay is forced to start tracking the creature himself while still keeping his sister safe. It turns out that not only is Bigfoot real, but it isn't the only threat in the woods. There’s a different kind of monster out here, one who is armed with a gun. Jay must act fast to save his father before it’s too late. And he needs Bigfoot’s help to do it.
What are you afraid of? Discover how the creatures of your fears came into existence and what truth lies behind the mythical stories as you immerse yourself into the world of Mythical Monsters... if you dare. Part of the Origin Stories book series, this nonfiction book explores the origin stories of three monsters: vampires, werewolves, and zombies and how they came to be the monsters we know today.
Are psychic powers real? In Unexplained: Psychic Powers, readers in grades 5-9 will explore psychic powers (such as Extrasensory Perception (ESP)), true psychic predictions, the importance of dreams, and much more.
In Unexplained: Freaky Phenomena, readers in grades 4–8 will explore a variety of unexplained phenomena. Is dance fever real? Can something be both a plant and an animal? Can a human simply burst into flames?
This book discusses 11 encounters and incidents in which people claim to have seen aliens or UFOs.
Monster myths often reflect the culture from which they come. Explore the weird truth about monster myths and sightings all over the world. Includes a glossary, Weird, True Facts, and other resources.
This retelling of an ancient folktale from the Cuna people of Panama follows Chiriqui, the lazy son of the giant god Paquo Meecho, who was sent to Earth to restore the land and make the people prosperous.
This retelling of the Panamanian folktale recounts the story of a tortoise and a monkey who learn a lesson about friendship while competing in a winner-take-all speed race.
This retelling of the Colombian myth of Bochica recounts the story of the creator of the world and its people and Chibchacum, a lesser god whose hunger for power leads him to rebellion, punishment, and repentance.
This retelling of an ancient Mayan folktale describes how the peacock got its beautiful feathers.
This retelling of the Ecuadorian tale of Munay follows a young girl whose pureness of heart helps her find the healing water that will save the prince of the Sapa Inca.
This retelling of the classic Mexican folktale follows Pedro, who overcomes his fear of coyotes after an encounter in which he proves the animal is not so smart after all.
Is it a monster or a myth surfacing in Scotland's Loch Ness? This book first details the creature called Nessie, and then questions its existence. Young readers get to review information offered by both eyewitnesses and scientists. Will it be enough to form an opinion?
