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.
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.
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.
In this colorful book, students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Roman myths and legends. Several ancient Roman myths are retold, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world.
In this colorful book, students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Chinese myths and legends. Several ancient Chinese myths are retold, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world.
In this colorful book, students will learn about the roles and relationships of the heroes and gods in ancient Greek myths and legends. Several ancient Greek myths are retold, describing how these stories helped ancient people interpret their world.
