legends

"An in-depth study of Bigfoot, examining legends, popular reports, and scientific evidence that supports or refutes the existence of the mysterious phenomenon"--Provided by publisher.

This title introduces dragons by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. This title shows specific dragons from different cultures around the world, like the Asian Lung.

This title introduces unicorns by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. This title shows other exciting mythological creatures, like fauns and centaurs, and the cultures they come from.

This title introduces werewolves by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. This title shows modern werewolves that kids might recognize, like Rahne Sinclair from Marvel comics, and explains how they are based in mythology.

In this continuation of "Mythos," Stephen Fry recounts the stories of the human heroes found in Greek mythology, with illustrations of classical art inspired by the myths.

While exploring your campsite deep in the mountains, a whoosh sound overhead makes you look up. Was that a large bird? No, it looked more like... a huge, flying lizard?! In this book, you'll read all about the elusive dragon--learn about its history, discover fun facts, and test your knowledge with a quiz! You may know that some dragons can breathe fire, but what else makes these creatures so dangerous? Where do they live? And what other magical abilities do they have?.

An illustrated exploration of characters, themes, and cultural significance of numerous myths and legends from around the world.

Simple text, illustrations, and photographs briefly introduce learning readers to the concept of cryptids--creatures whose existence can neither be proven nor disproved--and showcases some of the more well-known examples of cryptids, like Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster. Includes a glossary.

Presents stories of the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, examining the evidence of various explanations and hoaxes surrounding this legend. Includes photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"In 1995 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on a rare family vacation, 7-year-old Nainoa Flores falls overboard a cruise ship into the Pacific Ocean. When a shiver of sharks appears in the water, everyone fears for the worst. But instead, Noa is gingerly delivered to his mother in the jaws of a shark, marking his story as the stuff of legends. Nainoa's family, struggling amidst the collapse of the sugarcane industry, hails his rescue as a sign of favor from ancient Hawaiian gods--a belief that appears validated after he exhibits puzzling new abilities. But as time passes, this supposed divine favor begins to drive the family apart . . . When supernatural events revisit the Flores family in Hawaii--with tragic consequences--they are all forced to reckon with the bonds of family, the meaning of heritage, and the cost of survival"--Provided by publisher.