Invites readers to investigate stories about vampires through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
Highlights fascinating facts about scary stuff, from vampires' obsession with counting to the Flying Dutchman haunting the seven seas. Learn about a real disease that may have inspired werewolf stories, the sea monster believed to lurk in the waters of an upstate New York lake, the ghost of a president that supposedly haunts the White House, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of pandas, describing the plant-eating bears’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have black and white fur.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of owls, describing the appearance, behaviors, and habitats of these nocturnal birds of prey. A folk tale explains why these creatures have large eyes and ear tufts.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of moose, describing the long-legged deer’s appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long, curved noses.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of killer whales, describing the carnivorous marine mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures came to be.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of kangaroos, describing the hopping marsupials’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures move around by jumping.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of gorillas, describing the great apes’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do nothing but eat and sleep.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of elephants, describing the massive mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long trunks.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of eagles, describing the powerful raptors’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why humans respect eagles.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of cheetahs, describing the fast cats’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have tear lines.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of alligators, describing the scaly reptiles’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures dislike dogs.
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 aliens through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
Invites readers to investigate stories about the Bermuda Triangle through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
Invites readers to investigate stories about haunted places through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
Invites readers to investigate stories about ghosts through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
Invites readers to investigate stories about Bigfoot through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
Invites readers to investigate stories about the Loch Ness Monster through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.
In this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the beauty of Bran Castle, while learning about its location, many rooms, many uses, and history, including how it came to be known as Dracula's Castle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Bran Castle and its cultural history. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers a map and quick stats on the castle. Children can learn more about Dracula’s Castle using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Dracula’s Castle also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
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.