legends

"Robin of Locksley is dead. Maid Marian doesn't know how she will go on, but the people of Locksley town, persecuted by the Sheriff of Nottingham, need a protector. And the dreadful Guy of Gisborne, the Sheriff's right hand, wishes to step into Robin's shoes as Lord of Locksley and Marian's fianc?. Who is there to stop them? Marian never meant to tread in Robin's footsteps--never intended to stand as a beacon of hope to those awaiting his triumphant return. But with a sweep of this green cloak and the flash of her sword, Marian makes the choice to become her own hero--Robin Hood"--Provided by publisher.

Examines 12 creepy urban legends. Each spread provides information about a legend and how it came to be talked about.

Cupboards open and shut by themselves. Could it just be the wind? Or is it a ghost? A man dressed in clothing from the Revolutionary War is seen wandering an old fort. Is it a prank, or a lost soul? Explore spooky unanswered questions like these and many others, in Hauntings, part of Full Tilt's Origins: Urban Legends series. The origin of exorcisms is examined, and eyewitness accounts are discussed. Readers will also learn about Jerome, Arizona, where an entire town has been haunted for many years by the same ghost.

"Tall tales of horror that pass down through the ages. We take comfort in the knowledge they are only stories. Except the urban legend has a history. No one knows where they come from or why they persist. Maybe it's because they are true? Thirteenurban legends old and new [are presented in this book]"--Provided by publisher.

Wings, claws, scales! What images come to mind when you think of a dragon? These amazing creatures have played important roles in many cultures for thousands of years. Some are ferocious and filled with fire. Others are kind and linked to royalty. Readers will discover the different forms dragons have taken through time in this page-turning title.

Beginning readers will delight in learning about trolls and the stories we tell about them. Reading is supported by close text-to-image match and carefully leveled text.

The retelling of the epic Hindu story of Ramayana, his battles and friends.

Watch out! A giant is stomping your way! These creatures make appearances in today's stories, films, advertising, and more. But stories and images of these behemoths are nothing new. For centuries, giants have been depicted as dangerous and disastrous. But they have also taken on friendly forms.

Centaurs are the half-human, half-horse creatures known for making trouble. These mythical creatures are known from Greek mythology, but they continue to make their way into the stories and media of today.