folklore

"Presents a collection of stories from nations and cultures across two continents [North and South America], the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it, from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska"--OCLC.

Thirteen year-old Riley was not born to be a leader, but the magical community thinks she and her adopted brother, Dahl, are meant to lead the world into the Age of the Final Eclipse, so now the one thing Riley must do is believe in herself.

"The Lore of the Stars looks to the heavens and beyond to understand diverse cultures from here on Earth. . . . Did you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellations were thought to be mythological beings set in the sky? And that eclipses were seen as demonic omens? For millennia, humans have looked to the heavens to explain the world around and above them. 'Lore of the Stars' takes readers deep into space and back through the mists of time to discover the myriad answers to our most ancient questions"--BTCat.

"From myths and legends, folklore and fables, to amazing discoveries, and undiscovered depths--children will love exploring the amazing world of water in this illustrated book for young readers. Dive . . . into the ocean depths to discover sunken lands. Sail in and out of legends laden with weird and wonderful monsters. Spin the globe to track migrating whales and sort the fantasy creatures from the real ones"--Provided by publisher.

"This title introduces wizards by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are represented in current times. Back matter shows modern wizards that kids might recognize, like Jafar from Disney's Aladdin, and explains how they are based in mythology"--Provided by publisher.

"This title introduces trolls by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are represented in current times. Back matter shows modern trolls that kids might recognize, like the trolls from Frozen, and explains how they are based in mythology"--Provided by publisher.

"This title introduces elves by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are represented in current times. Back matter shows modern elves that kids might recognize, like Dobby from Harry Potter, and explains how they are based in mythology"--Provided by publisher.

Presents twelve Native American stories from various North American tribes for young readers, including how the mountain Denali was created, why the North Star stays in place, accounts of how the world came to the way it is, and more.

"Have you ever heard, seen, or felt something you couldn't explain? Some people think these occurrences have an explanation: ghosts. [Contains] historical accounts, strange photographs, freaky folklore, and creepy tales in this high-interest volume . . . learn about the mysterious sightings at Gettysburg, Edinburgh Castle, and the White House, to name just a few of the haunted locales"--Provided by publisher.

"For thousands of years, sailors have watched the ocean from the decks of their ships. And many returned from their voyages with tales of mermaids[.] This . . . text brings together myths from cultures all over the world and highlights the . . . stories of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid of the 1800s as well as the original 'Little Mermaid' fairytale. Readers will explore possible scientific explanations for the many merfolk sightings and consider what they believe"--Provided by publisher.