folklore

"When the village is terrorized by a lion, the hunter Kambili wishes to track down the beast. However, his wife Kumba steps in to warn him that the lion is actually an evil wizard. Together the brave Kumba and Kambili prove no match for the lion-man"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations present wacky and weird facts about Greek mythology.

Weaving his tale around a Gond fable about water, artist Subash Vyam muses on the history of our relationship to this most primeval of elements. A migrant to the city, he recalls growing up in a village where water was always scarce and human ingenuity was welcomed. In contrast to the village, the needs of the city are monstrous and there is a great danger that we will run this resource completely dry. In the end, there is only one way forward: all communities need to make a pact with Nature in order to survive---or in our mindless push to harness her powers, we might lose our own place in this universe.

"In the old days, it was easy to change shape. Animals lived like people. Their fur and feathers were like coats made of magic. But it was hard to change colour, and everyone needs colour in life. That's why Raven and Loon decided to make beautiful coats for one another. But their creations did not go as planned..."--Back cover.

Jack and Annie research leprechauns and Irish folklore, hoping to separate fact from fiction. Includes definitions, illustrations, facts, and more.

Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is one of the most famous constellations in the night sky. Ancient cultures thought the star formation looked like a bear, and the ancient Greeks connected the constellation to their myth of Callisto, a lovely woman who was transformed into a bear by the jealous goddess Hera. This exciting book provides an accessible introduction to the world of mythology and stargazing. Readers will also learn how to identify the Big Dipper within the Great Bear.

Discusses the constellation Cassiopeia and the Greek myth associated with the stars.

A collection of popular tales told to young children in places such as Argentina, Cuba, Colombia, Nicaragua, and Mexico.