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Genies

Rachel Seigel (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850781

Deep in the Middle Eastern deserts, legends tell of creatures with extraordinary powers. From The Thousand and One Nights to Disney's Aladdin, genies have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a genie's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Gnomes

Sue Gagliardi (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850798

In shady forests and dark caves, legends tell of small creatures living underground From European legends to gardens around the world, gnomes have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a gnome's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Dragons

Marty Erickson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850767

Legends tell of flying, fire-breathing creatures. Some legends say the creatures are kind and wise. Others say they can wreak havoc on unsuspecting villages. From ancient China to medieval Europe, dragons have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a dragon's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Fairies

Marty Erickson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850774

Legends tell of tiny creatures with the ability to fly and perform magic. From old stories of fair folk to modern-day Tinker Bell, fairies have captured people's imaginations around the world. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a fairy's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Bigfoot

Marty Erickson (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850750

Deep in the forests of North America, legends say there lives a creature more than 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and covered in hair. From Native American stories to modern sightings, Bigfoot has captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the history and behavior of the legendary creature, along with its presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Extreme Monster Stories

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680726411

With accessible text and real-life stories, readers will explore the monster stories they love to fear.

Surviving a Bigfoot Attack

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680723717

Surviving a Big Foot Attack will mean understanding the ridiculous situation and require some crazy out-of the box thinking and suggestions. This book and its tool kit meet up to leave readers rolling on the floor in laughter as a seemingly rogue author guides them through worst-case scenarios. Includes real-life situations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions.

Extreme Stories about ESP

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680726442

With accessible text and real-life stories, readers will explore the ESP stories they love to fear.

Extreme Alien Stories

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680726398

With accessible text and real-life stories, readers will explore the alien stories they love to fear.

Surviving a Zombie Attack

Thomas Kingsley Troupe (author)

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books ISBN: 9781680723748

Surviving a Zombie attack will mean understanding the ridiculous situation and require some crazy out-of the box thinking and suggestions. This book and its tool kit meet up to leave readers rolling on the floor in laughter as a seemingly rogue author guides them through worst-case scenarios. Includes real-life situations, fun facts, and critical thinking questions.

Pandora’s Phone

Elizabeth Catanese (author) Benedetta Capriotti (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230678

After getting separated from his brother in the crowds of Mt. Olympus Theme Park, Harvey decides to go on Pandora’s box, the only ride available to wheelchair users, but when he finds himself in the middle of the myth, he helps Pandora’s creator craft a new character. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

The Amazing Catapult

Elizabeth Catanese (author) Benedetta Capriotti (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230647

Isabelle wishes she could study physics instead of joining her mom as a popcorn manager at Mt. Olympus Theme Park, but when she finds herself in the middle of the myth of Icarus, she is determined to help Icarus and his father escape from the island with a new invention. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spellbound is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Raven the Trickster

Christine Platt (author) Evelt Yanait (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230555

In the Northwest Coast region of North America, people know Raven the Trickster can change his shape at will. When an old man steals all the light from the world and hides it in a special box, the people need Raven’s help. Can Raven outsmart the old man? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

John Henry

Christine Platt (author) Evelt Yanait (illustrator)

Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 9781098230531

John Henry is the strongest, fastest hammerman working on the railroads in the years after the American Civil War. One day, a salesman comes by with a machine he says can drill faster than any man. John is determined to prove no fancy device can beat him! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Little Fish

Ralph Moisa Jr. (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781613847589

Little Fish learns to jump over the rocks so she can follow Old One, who has come to lead the rainbow trout to warmer waters before the river freezes.

John Henry

Emily Dolbear (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850972

This tall tale tells the story of mighty John Henry, the Black steel-driving folk hero who raced against a steam drill with just a hammer--and won. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Paul Bunyan

M. J. York (author) Michael Garland (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503851009

This truly tall tale weaves the story of giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his beloved bovine companion, Babe. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Pecos Bill

M. J. York (author) Michael Garland (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503851016

This tall tale weaves the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill, who was raised by coyotes and had adventures with his beloved horse, Widow-Maker. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Molly Pitcher

Emily Dolbear (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503850996

This tall tale weaves the story of how strong and fearless Mary Ludwig became Molly Pitcher, folk heroine of the Revolutionary War. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Alfred Bulltop Stormalong

Emily Dolbear (author) Kathleen Petelinsek (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503851023

Tall tale of Alfred Bulltop Stormalong, giant sailor and captain of a huge ship called the Courser--a ship so tall it had masts with hinges so it didn't get caught on the moon. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Loch Ness Monster

Ashley Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640003149

A countdown of five of the most intriguing Loch Ness monster sightings provides thrills as readers learn about the legendary characteristics of these mythical creatures.

Bigfoot

Ashley Gish (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640003125

A countdown of five of the most intriguing Bigfoot encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the legendary characteristics of these mythical creatures.

Hephaestus: God of Fire, Metalwork, and Building

Teri Temple (author) Robert Squier (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503837966

Introduces the Greek god Hephaestus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Zeus: King of the Gods, God of Sky and Storms

Teri Temple (author) Robert Squier (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503838000

Introduces the Greek god Zeus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

Ares: God of War

Teri Temple (author)Robert Squier (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503837911

Introduces the Greek god Ares and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes a map of ancient Greece and a family tree of the principal Greek gods. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a list of Greek characters introduced in the text, a list of equivalent Roman gods and goddesses, sources for further research including websites, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.