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Guide to Chupacabras

Carrie Gleason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807181

First reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, the chupacabra is a newcomer to the cryptid family. The information in this guide comes from reported events of livestock being sucked of their blood in different places around the world. Fascinating facts include theories these hellhounds are of an alien or military origin, where in the world they are thought to exist, reported sightings, and chupacabras in popular culture. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Animal Myths

Mary Holland (author)

Publisher: Arbordale Publishing ISBN: 9781638170198

Sometimes stories are told so often that people begin believing them even though they are not true. If enough people believe these untrue stories, they are called myths. Do you know what’s true or not? Do porcupines really throw their quills? Can someone be as blind as a bat? Are snakes slimy or do opossums hang by their tails? And just how much wood can a woodchuck chuck? Learn what’s true and what’s not in the latest addition to Mary Holland’s Animal Anatomy and Adaptation series.

Discover Dragons

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923351

Do dragons only breathe fire? How long does it take for a baby dragon to hatch? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark.

Discover Zombies

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923344

Are all zombies clumsy and slow? Do zombies ever attack alone? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark.

Discover Werewolves

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923368

Will silver kill a werewolf? How does a person turn into a werewolf? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark.

Discover Vampires

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923337

What makes a vampire weak? Do all vampires drink human blood? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark.

Discover Unicorns

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923313

What is so magical about a unicorn's horn? Why are unicorn tears so special? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark.

Discover Mermaids

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923320

How does a mermaid kiss help a drowning sailor? Why do mermaids usually carry a mirror? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark.

Wishbones

Janie Havemeyer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866508

Explores the superstition surrounding wishbones, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Walking Under a Ladder

Mary Bates (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866492

Explores the superstition surrounding walking under a ladder, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

The Curse of the Evil Eye

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866416

Explores the superstition surrounding the curse of the evil eye, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Salt

Joanna K. Cooke (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866485

Explores the superstition surrounding what happens when someone spills salt, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Sneezing

Liz Sonneborn (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866478

Explores the superstition surrounding what happens when someone sneezes, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Lucky Numbers

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866461

Explores the superstition surrounding lucky numbers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Lucky Horseshoes

Janie Havemeyer (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866454

Explores the superstition surrounding lucky horseshoes, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Knocking on Wood

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866447

Explores the superstition surrounding knocking on wood, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Friday the 13th

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866430

Explores the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866058

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth! Are you fit as a fiddle? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual phrases and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Broken Mirrors

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866409

Explores the superstition surrounding broken mirrors, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Crossing Your Fingers

Sharon Dalgleish (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866423

Explores the superstition surrounding crossing your fingers, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Break a Leg!

Cynthia Amoroso (author) Mernie Gallagher-Cole (illustrator)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866041

Have you ever told someone to break a leg? What does it mean when you're on pins and needles? Learn the meaning and origin of these unusual phrases and many more in this engaging, informative book. Colorful, humorous illustrations and clear examples help readers better understand idioms and how to use them. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, an introduction to the author and illustrator, and an index.

Black Cats

Clara MacCarald (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503866393

Explores the superstition surrounding black cats, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Taken from the Forest: An Alien Abduction

Anita Croy Ludovic Salle (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636910161

Are there aliens living beyond Earth? An unearthly experience one night has Travis Walton convinced that there are. Because if Travis wasn't taken by extraterrestrials, where was he while he disappeared for five mysterious days in the winter of 1975. Explore the story of an alien abduction in this graphic adventure based on a true story. Then, learn other stories of possible encounters with life from space and discover the truth about alien abductions.

Mountain Attack: A Yeti Encounter

Anita Croy Diego Vaisberg (illustrator) (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636910215

For years, people have told stories of monstrous creatures, but what if the legends are true? Townspeople from Lhakpa Dolma's village feared a terrifying yeti lurking in the snowy mountains nearby. Is that what attacked Lhakpa and her yaks in the snowy peaks? Explore the story of a yeti encounter in this graphic adventure based on a true story. Then, learn about other monsters around the world and find out the truth behind yeti-like creatures.

Making a Meal for Bigfoot

Ruth Owen (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781636910765

What do you make when bigfoot shows up at your door with an empty stomach? A meal that's tasty for your bigfoot guest (and pretty yummy for you, too)! Mix a mint and lemonade slushy and bake some crunchy fall leaf crackers and dip. Then, serve up a big bigfoot foot pizza for your new friend. Top it all off with a delicious woodland berry cheesecake that will make your guest think of home. Don't forget to explore more about bigfoot facts and fiction so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal.