legends

Relates the exploits of King Arthur and his knights from the birth of Arthur to the destruction of Camelot.

In this retelling of a Japanese folktale, a young boy does nothing but draw cats, which causes him trouble until he learns that he has a true purpose.

Davy Crockett battles Snag, a fierce gator, from destroying steamers along the Mississipi River.

A young King Arthur pulls a mystical sword from its resting place in a stone in order to take his rightful place as the king of England.

Dracula, the blood-thirsty Transylvanian who terrorized England, was a character in an 1897 horror novel. However, the author, Bram Stoker, based his infamous creature on a real-life prince from the 1400s named Vlad III. Though Vlad wasn't a vampire, he was known for some very gory exploits. Legends of vampires stretch back even further than this. Thrilled readers will devour this legend, its possible sources, and details about its contribution to popular culture. Spooky photographs and illustrations set the mood and enhance the spine-tingling text. Full-color photographs, Historical Context Overview, Fact Boxes, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.

Presents a tall tale in which Davy Crocket frees steamer ships on the Mississippi River from a giant alligator named Snag. Includes information about folktales, critical thinking questions using the Common Core, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

A graphic version of the legend of King Arthur and the Round Table.

Having missed her chance to see him on the first Christmas, old Befana travels around Italy each year searching for the Christ Child and leaving cookies and Christmas presents for the sleeping children.

Recounts some of the astounding adventures of the legendary New England sea captain who could tie an octopus in knots.