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Mythical Monsters

Jen Breach (author) Joshua Janes (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731657459

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.

Unexplained Psychic Powers

G.L. Cronin (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691824

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.

Unexplained Freaky Phenomena

Grace Ramsey (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691855

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?

Unexplained Aliens and UFOs

Theo Baker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781643691848

This book discusses 11 encounters and incidents in which people claim to have seen aliens or UFOs.

Guide to Mummies

Carrie Gleason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807198

Legends and folklore developed over time that warned of powerful curses placed on those who would disturb a mummy's tomb. They might even come back to life to curse you! In this guide you'll find fascinating facts about how the Egyptians made mummies, where in the world different forms of mummification are practiced, how fascinated Europeans had mummy unwrapping parties in the 1800s, mummies in popular culture, and related undead creatures. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Guide to Bigfoot

Carrie Gleason (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039807174

Bigfoot is known by many names--Sasquach, Yeti, Yowie, and more. The information in this guide comes from legends in different parts of the world where sightings of hairy apemen are said to have taken place. Fascinating facts include how to tell if a bigfoot is nearby, where in the world they are thought to exist, reported sightings, and bigfoot in popular culture. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

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.

Who Has Seen The Beast?

Anne Schraff (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781630787837

The Marin family has been looking forward to a pleasant week of camping at Owl Lake. Luckily, they found a prime campsite right next to the lake. Who could guess that a hulking creature was waiting for them in the woods? Or that their peaceful campsite might be a favorite landing place for UFOs?

Sea Monsters

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005204

An in-depth study of sea monsters, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious phenomena.

Near-Death Experiences

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005198

An in-depth study of near-death experiences, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena.

Bigfoot

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005167

An in-depth study of Bigfoot, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious phenomenon.

Area 51

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005136

An in-depth study of Area 51, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena reputed to occur there.

Alien Abductions

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005129

An in-depth study of alien abductions, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena.

Atlantis

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005143

An in-depth study of Atlantis, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious civilization.

Loch Ness Monster

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005181

An in-depth study of the Loch Ness Monster, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious phenomenon.

Great Sphinx

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005174

An in-depth study of the Great Sphinx, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes tales of its mysterious history.

Bermuda Triangle

Ken Karst (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781640005150

An in-depth study of the Bermuda Triangle, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the mysterious phenomena reputed to occur there.

Tolstoy's Stories for Children

Leo Tolstoy (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532426643

A beautiful collection of stories for children in which Tolstoy retells the wonderful fables from Aesop, old Hindu tales and Russian shorts as well as legends that transcend borders and continents.

The Song of Hiawatha

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532426209

The Song of Hiawatha is an epic poem inspired after the Ojibwe - a Native American tribe - myths and legends. Read about the making of the world we live in and about the adventures of Hiawatha - the hero who invented written language and discovered corn - as seen by one Amerindian tribe.

The Metamorphoses of Ovid

Ovid (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532425486

The Metamorphoses of Ovid is an epic poem comprised of many Greek and Roman myths. The Metamorphoses may be the most influential text on Western literature and certainly the most influential poem. Ovid's telling of the myths have been retold countless times in many different mediums.

The Mabinogion

Lady Charlotte Guest (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532425332

Published by Lady Charlotte in the 19th century, The Mabinogion is a collection of 12 Welsh legends compiled initially by the Welsh authors in the 12th and 13th century. The legends include King Arthur and other medieval heroes who succeed against all odds every time they face great danger.

Arthurian Romances

Chrétien de Troyes (author)

Publisher: Xist Publishing ISBN: 9781532421730

Arthurian Romances by Chrétien de Troyes is a collection of short stories set in the Early Middle Ages, in England. They follow the path of several knights – including Lancelot’s dad – through adulthood focusing on their romantic affairs. What tests will the knights encounter in order to prove themselves worthy of a woman’s love?

Strange But (Mostly) True Stories, Book 2

Evan Jacobs (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645980711

Ghost ships roam the seas, inciting fear and fascination in those who see them. A man saves his son, and a daughter saves her mother. Ancient artifacts suggest that advanced forms of technology may be older than first believed. These and other strange-but-true stories can be found in this incredible collection.

History's Conspiracy Theories

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781632357038

Brings to light 12 of history's conspiracy theories such as Elvis Presley faked his own death; a spaceship that landed in Rosewell, New Mexico in 1947; the Titanic didn't sink; and more. The book features historic photos, interesting sidebars, and thought-provoking prompts.

Between Midnight and Morning

Patrick M. Mendoza (author)

Publisher: August House ISBN: 9780874836073

In the shadows lurking between midnight and morning, the imagination reigns. Real and imagined become simply words with shifting boundaries and slippery definitions.