Looks at mysterious creatures from legend, natural history, and controversial contemporary sightings.

"What makes a vampire weak? Do all vampires drink human blood? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. 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. Considerate text includes fascinating information and wild...

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.

With a foreword by the award-winning fantasy author Jonathan Stroud, and illustration by some of the world's best illustrators including John Howe, the Fantasy Encyclopedia is a spectacular one-stop guide to the creatures and people of folklore and fantasy. From goblins and fairies to dragons and Dracula, this encyclopedia covers them all with sparkling, readable text and stunning illustrations. Discover how the magic of stories throughout the centuries...

"In handbook format, describes the physical features, behavior, and habitat of mythical fantasy beasts"--

"In handbook format, describes the physical features, behavior, and habitat of wondrous fantasy beings"--

"Did you know that people used to think dinosaur bones were actually dragon bones? Or that Alexander the Great claimed to have battled a dragon in India? Discover the history of this special creature, and decide for yourself if you believe in dragons!"--Back cover A photographic history of dragon lore attributes famous mythological tales to real-world animals considered by some to be examples of dragon species, in a nonfiction leveled reader that...

"What is so magical about a unicorn's horn? Why are unicorn tears so special? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. 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. Considerate text includes fascinating...

Retells and explains mythical stories passed down through the generations by ancient cultures from around the world on such topics as heroes, creation, monsters, gods, and immorality.

"Will silver kill a werewolf? How does a person turn into a werewolf? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. 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. Considerate text includes fascinating information...