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Author
Series
Publisher
[DK Publishing]
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Let your imaginations soar with these myths and legends from long ago and be whisked away on a magical journey around the world, retelling myths and legends from long ago. Meet the mischievous tricksters, the brave heroes and the all-powerful creator gods from ancient cultures and find out how they overcome the giants, the shapeshifters and the lure of sea-maidens" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
Discusses dragons as they have appeared in the beliefs and legends of various cultures, including ancient Babylon and Egypt, Europe, and Asia, as well as how they are reflected in real creatures such as dinosaurs and komodo lizards.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A guide which tells fans everything they need to know about unicorns of yesterday and today--when and where the legends came from, how unicorns have influenced pop culture, and much more. -- Adapted from Amazon.com.
Readers of all ages can learn all about the magnificent unicorns of the past and the charismatic creatures of today with this beautifully illustrated treasure trove of unicorn lore and history from Penelope Gwynne and Katie O'Neill.
Author
Publisher
Square Fish/Henry Holt
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"The stories of West Africa are about men and animals, about kings, warriors, and hunters. They tell about clever people and stupid people, about good ones and bad ones, about how things and animals got to be how they are. Sometimes they are just tall tales. There are stories about Frog, Rabbit, Turtle, Guinea Fowl, and all the other animals that West Africans know. Some of the stories make you think. Some make you laugh. Here are some of the stories...
12) Peachboy
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Found floating on the river inside a peach by an old couple, Momotaro grows up and fights the terrible demons who have terrorized the village for years.
Author
Series
Publisher
Snap Books are published by Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought to be a bad omen for anyone who encounters it. Dating back to the 1600s, alleged sightings of the legendary ghost ship continue to this day"--
17) Rumpelstiltskin
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.
18) Thumbelina
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
After being stolen by an ugly toad to be her son's bride, Thumbelina, a tiny girl no bigger than a thumb, escapes with the help of animal friends and after many adventures finds the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Iroquois myths and legends were an important way for customs, beliefs, and histories to be passed down orally through the generations. These myths often explain natural events. In this creation myth, the creation of Earth by Sky Woman and Big Turtle is told. The Iroquois nature myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Native American myth.
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