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1) Dragons
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Look up in the sky! It's a scaly, fire-breathing dragon. Flapping wings and jagged teeth flash as the creature swoops low and then disappears into the night. Have you ever wondered what dragons eat? Where are their lairs? How do they fly? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on an adventurous journey to learn all about dragons.
Author
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Do you know how to escape from a stalking werewolf? Have you always wanted to learn the difference between a hobgoblin and an imp, and do you know the secret to avoiding the sharp claws of the ancient Eloko monster? Learn all these brilliant facts and more with this guide to the strange, scary and wonderful world of monsters and ancient mythical beings!" --
Author
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
For thousands of years, the notion of dragons has struck fear in the hearts of men and women all over the world. The ancient Egyptians believed there was a dragon of darkness that attacked the sun god each day, and in Norway people thought that a dragon gnawed at the roots of the tree that sustained all life on Earth. Around the globe, dragons have been depicted as everything from massive, winged, fire-breathing creatures to beasts sporting a camel's...
Author
Publisher
45th Parallel Press is an imprint of Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"What is so magical about a unicorn's horn? Why are unicorn tears so special? [This book discusses unicorns.] Written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity, clear visuals help struggling readers along"--Provided by publisher.
11) Kraken
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Amazing images accompany engaging information about kraken. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
12) Dragons
Author
Publisher
Creative Education
Language
English
Description
A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of dragons, the scaly mythological creatures known for their ability to fly. Also included is a story from folklore about the defeat of a dragon named Lindwurm.
15) Fabulous beasts
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pub. Date
1981.
Language
English
Description
Describes the habits and characteristics of strange beasts and birds, including the unicorn, griffin, phoenix, and basilisk, once thought to live in wild and distant parts of the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Hear "abominable" and you may well think disgusting, detestable, disagreeable. Hear "snowman" and you think adorable. But put the two words together-Abominable Snowman-and you get a mystery. In this page-turner, students will read about people who claim to have seen the creature-even to have preserved body parts. Yikes. Other people and groups included in this book aim to debunk what they see as baseless myths. Readers will learn about both views...
18) Mythical beasts
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[1991]
Language
English
Description
Describes some of the mythical beasts that have existed in the imaginations of people of all cultures throughout history. Includes Scylla, Minotaur, griffin, phoenix, unicorn, and Bigfoot.
