monsters

"A young boy heads into the woods to read bedtime stories to vampires, witches, skeletons, and other kinds of monsters who have no one to help them to sleep"--Provided by publisher.

"Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. To the creatures' disbelief, Benita is so absorbed by her book that she's not the least bit scared of them. This humorous celebration of bedtime reading puts a global twist on taking the "scary" out of monsters"--.

Read-aloud picture book perfect for bedtime, as Monster encourages readers to join him for a monstrous sleepover!.

After Santa Claus accidentally gives a young boy, William Trundle, a frozen dinosaur egg which soon hatches, William is overjoyed, since he has always wanted a dinosaur for Christmas, but the evil Hunter hears about the gift and decides to steal the dinosaur for his collection.

"Before she moves away to a new city, Penny wants to prove that she was truly saved from drowning by the Bawk-ness Monster but instead must rescue kidnapped cryptids from an evil collector along with Luc and K"--Provided by publisher.

"For hundreds of years, something in the basement of Glenfield Middle School has waited for its chance to open a portal into the realm of monsters. Now its time has come, and the school is going to need a hero. Pablo Ortiz . . . isn't that guy. All he wants to do is lie low and get through middle school in one piece. So when Pablo accidentally opens the portal and summons a vengeful Aztec goddess, he'll need the butt-kicking skills of his new friends and the wisdom passed down by his abuela to take her on"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Ethan is afraid of everything, but he must overcome his fears to save his town from a cursed videotape turned monster on the loose.

"A descendant of the legendary monster hunter Beowulf, Eowulf Wegmund finds herself back in her boring New Jersey suburb when a mysterious supervillain returns, forcing her to live up to her legacy to save the town from impending doom"--Provided by publisher.

Tales of monsters have been a part of human civilization for thousands of years. while the Age of Discovery has long since given way to the age of science, interest in monsters has remained a part the human experience.

Myths that stem back to ancient times continue to answer ageless questions, offer moral guidance, and entertain those hearing the tales. Some of the most enduring myths have come from ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome. This volume not only introduces readers to these dramatic myths, but also makes readers feel like they are a part of the stories with captivating graphic-novel inspired illustrations and layouts. Each myth also features engaging and lifelike dialogue. Introductions to myths from each region include primary sources, historical facts, and descriptions of deities that can enhance social studies curricula. This inventive title is sure to encourage an enduring appreciation of classical mythology and its contributions to humanity.