folklore

Explores the physical features, behaviors, and histories of the legendary mermaids.

Little Isabelle surprises her family with her unique way of helping a carrot seed grow and of getting the huge vegetable from the ground. Includes a recipe for carrot pudding.

An old woman adopts and raises a polar bear cub which grows up and provides for her even after she has had to send it away to save it from the jealous men of the village.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind trolls.

The third book in the Ella and Owen series sees the dragon siblings on the wrong side of Fright Mountain, coming face-to-face with knights in shining armor, who just happen to hate dragons. Uh-oh!.

The story of a child confronting a man-eating giant or witch is told the world over. These heroes go by many names and might be normal in size or no bigger than a thumb. Though they're often scorned for being the youngest and smallest, they're well-armed with cleverness and courage. Paul Fleischman and Julie Paschkis combine elements of this story from different tradition---Jack and the Beanstalk, Tom Thumb, Kihuo, Vasilisa---to create one narrative, one complete picture of a small boy's triumph.

The Plains region stretches across the Midwest from Canada to Texas. Traditional Stories of the Plains Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Lakota, Cree, and Siksika. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Since ancient times, the thousands of native tribes of North America have made sense of their world through storytelling. Each tribe has its own traditions and tales. Native American Oral Histories looks at traditional stories that come from tribes throughout North America. Discover how these stories reflect the cultures and lifestyles of the people who tell them. Book jacket.

The Great Basin and Plateau region covers a vast inland area of the western United States and Canada. Traditional Stories of the Great Basin and Plateau Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Nez Perc#65533;, Yakama, and Paiute. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The California region covers the coastal and inland areas of what is now the state of California. Traditional Stories of the California Nationsfeatures stories from several of the region's Native Nations, including the Maidu, Chumash, and Hupa. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.