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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.

Monsters

K.A. Robertson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567299

Monster myths often reflect the culture from which they come. Explore the weird truth about monster myths and sightings all over the world. Includes a glossary, Weird, True Facts, and other resources.

Lazy Giant

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694274

This retelling of an ancient folktale from the Cuna people of Panama follows Chiriqui, the lazy son of the giant god Paquo Meecho, who was sent to Earth to restore the land and make the people prosperous.

Monkey's New Drum

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694281

This retelling of the Panamanian folktale recounts the story of a tortoise and a monkey who learn a lesson about friendship while competing in a winner-take-all speed race.

Why Chibchacum Carries The World

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694298

This retelling of the Colombian myth of Bochica recounts the story of the creator of the world and its people and Chibchacum, a lesser god whose hunger for power leads him to rebellion, punishment, and repentance.

How The Peacock Got It's Feathers

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694250

This retelling of an ancient Mayan folktale describes how the peacock got its beautiful feathers.

Munay and The Magic Lake

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781621694267

This retelling of the Ecuadorian tale of Munay follows a young girl whose pureness of heart helps her find the healing water that will save the prince of the Sapa Inca.

Pedro and The Coyote

Sandy Sepehri (author) Brian Demeter (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104656

This retelling of the classic Mexican folktale follows Pedro, who overcomes his fear of coyotes after an encounter in which he proves the animal is not so smart after all.

Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: Martina, la hermosa cucaracha

Berta de Llano (author) Jaime Rivera Contreras (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731641748

In this bilingual story, Martina is a beautiful young cockroach who is all alone. Doña Julia has a plan to help her find a husband, but is anyone worthy? Martina and the Beautiful Cockroach, set in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, is a beautifully illustrated 32-page folktale told in both Spanish and English. Young readers will be delighted as they learn the story of the beautiful young cockroach Martina and her quest for a husband who is pure of heart.

The Day It Rained Buñuelos: El día que llovió buñuelos

Berta de Llano (author) Jaime Rivera Contreras (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731641755

In this bilingual story, a poor old man happens upon some thieves' gold. Can his clever wife fool her husband, and the thieves, and make all their dreams come true? Day It Rained Buñuelos is a beautifully illustrated 32-page tale, told in both Spanish and English, that will delight young readers.

Coyote and Rabbit: Coyote y Conejo

Berta de Llano (author) Jaime Rivera Contreras (illustrator)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731641731

This bilingual story asks why Coyote howls at the moon? Go ask Rabbit! That trickster knows the answer! Coyote and Rabbit, set in the Mexican desert, is a beautifully illustrated 32-page tale told in both Spanish and English. The adventures of trickster Rabbit and determined Coyote will delight young readers as they learn the answer to this important question.

Johnny Appleseed

Anastasia Suen (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781618104236

Sung to the tune "The Muffin Man", this rhyming title will have students giggling as they learn the tale of Johnny Appleseed.