Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Elves, you'll learn more about these pointy-eared creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and...

"Describes the features and characteristics of magical fantasy creatures in a quick-reference format"--

This title introduces elves by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. Back matter shows modern elves that kids might recognize, like Dobby from Harry Potter, and explains how they are based in mythology. Complete with historical photographs and full color images. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of elves, the bad-tempered or helpful magical creatures known for their tricks or know-how. Also included is a story from folklore about an elf family that helped a farmer" --

A pair of industrious elves bring prosperity to a kindly shoemaker and his wife.

Many young readers think of the North Pole as the place where Santa Claus lives with his wife, reindeer, and elves. The North Pole presents the geography and science of this polar region to young readers in an age-appropriate way. The clear language and easy-to-read, colorful maps and photographs of the North Pole will engage and expand any young reader s grasp on the concepts of continents, climate, Earth s rotation, and more! The fascinating history...

"As a curious little chipmunk leaves his nest to greet the twilight, he gazes at the glittering sky above him. He can't help but also notice the sparkling dewdrops on a spider's web, the lights of the fireflies, and the shimmers of moonlight on the water. 'How I wonder what you are!' marvels the tiny creature, launching a dreamlike quest to reach for the stars."--Amazon.com.

An exploration of dwarves, covering where they live, the magical weapons they make, and their relationship to elves.

Collects jokes about magical creatures, including ghosts, elves, and witches.

Discusses Norse mythology and its origins, the structure of the mythological world, and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.