Though the emperor banishes the nightingale in preference for a jeweled mechanical imitation, the little bird remains faithful and returns years later when the emperor is near death and no one else can help him.

"Learn. That is the only thing that never fails."--Merlyn the WizardBefore there was a famous king named Arthur, there was a curious boy named Wart and a kind old wizard named Merlyn. Transformed by Merlyn into the forms of his fantasy, Wart learns the value of history from a snake, of education from a badger, and of courage from a hawk--the lessons that help turn a boy into a man. Together, Wart and Merlyn take the reader through this timeless story...

Presents the full text of the book "Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable or Stories of Gods and Heroes" by Thomas Bulfinch, a discussion of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. Provides access to individual chapters. Includes chapters on Egyptian deities and Eastern mythology.

A retelling of the adventures and exploits of King Arthur and his knights at the court of Camelot and elsewhere in the land of the Britons.

Retells the ancient Sumerian legend of Gilgamesh, the king who was part god and part man.

After winning her mother's freedom from the Celestial Emperor, Xingyin is forced to flee again and venture to the Immortal Realm where she and her companions encounter legendary creatures and shrewd monarchs.

Un apasionante debut inspirado en la leyenda de Chang'e, la diosa china de la luna, donde la cruzada de una joven por liberar a su madre la llevará a medir sus fuerzas con el inmortal más poderoso del reino.

Retells the legends of King Arthur and his knights, including such stories as the finding of Excalibur, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the final battle between the king and Sir Mordred.

"In a world of wizards, giants, and dragons, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are the only defense against the forces of evil that threaten the kingdom of Camelot. Written in graphic-novel format. These reader-favorite tiles are now updated for enhanced Common Core State Standards support, including discussion and writing prompts developed by a Common Core expert, an expanded introduction, bolded glossary words and dynamic new covers."...

The author offers convincing proof that King Arthur existed by tracing the legend of King Arthur to its roots in the 12th century chronicles of Geoffrey of Monmouth.