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Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a tale known by many in North America. Stories vary by account, but when a person mentions the creature, most are able to picture a similar beast; a large, hairy, humanlike creature. Bigfoot isn't the only legend known to North Americans. Readers of this engaging volume will also learn about other legendary beings based on fascinating tales, such as Caddy, Champ, and thunderbirds. Vibrant images and intriguing...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Some young readers may be unfamiliar with the child-stealing witch well known to Russian folklore. After reading this captivating book, they'll know all about Baba Yaga and other legendary creatures of Russia, such as the Brosno Dragon. This high-interest volume features colorful images paired with stimulating text. Eye-catching sidebars are included throughout the book and feature even more information about these interesting stories and creatures....
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Gashadokuro are just one kind of many different fascinating creatures in Japanese mythology. These are giant skeletons that are said to roam around at night. This stimulating book tells the stories behind these and other popular creatures from legends known to many in Japan. Colorful images supplement coherent and captivating text. Additional information is presented in engaging sidebars. Curious readers will love learning about these interesting...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"African culture, like many others around the world, is rich with tales of legendary animals and creatures. Readers of this captivating book will love learning about these fascinating stories, from that of Anansi, a cunning spider, to that of Grootslang, a creepy, cave-dwelling creature said to live in South Africa. The engaging stories are accompanied by colorful images and illuminating sidebars. Readers are taught to understand the meaning of legends...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The Headless Horseman has been a part of the folklore of quite a few different cultures for many years. In Ireland, the Dullahan is the name of the creature that rides atop a horse, often carrying its own head under an arm. Other legendary creatures, such as leprechauns and lake monsters, are discussed in this innovative volume. Readers will learn that these kinds of creatures and tales can sometimes exist similarly within different cultures. Packed...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Like any other place where people live in the world, Latin America has its fair share of legendary tales. El Chupacabra, a creature reported to drink the blood of livestock, is just one example of the type of beast believed by some to exist in this part of the globe. Readers of this high-interest volume will learn that others include a giant worm said to burrow in the giant trenches it digs and a giant anaconda some claim to be much bigger than the...
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