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61) Mermaids
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"From scaly fish tails to alluring voices, mermaids are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful creatures come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for these magical creatures to turn into a human. Then, meet some real-life mermaid inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with real-life photos and lively text make this a magical read!"--
63) Dragons
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of dragons, both in the East and the West"--Provided by publisher.
65) Haunted prisons
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Explores the history of eleven haunted prisons, most of them located in the United States.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Before there was Jupiter, there was Zeus. And before there was Venus, there was Aphrodite. The ancient Romans took many of their gods and their legends from Greece. And no wonder, these awesome tales are full of danger, magic, and heroic feats. Readers will love learning how these fantastical stories and characters even have a place in modern times, for example, the Perseus and Andromeda constellations. Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus and the...
69) Ghosts unveiled!
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Ghosts Aghast! explores another true and spine-chilling topic that kids are sure to love: ghosts! Packed with facts but light in tone, award-winning author Kerrie Logan Hollihan takes a humorous but meticulously researched, well-balanced look at ghost appearances, unsolved mysteries, and eerie hauntings around the world-from the perennial Vanishing Hitchhiker, the child-nabbing La Llorona, and Korean water ghosts to school hauntings and wraiths in...
70) Mummy tombs
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brown object sticks out of the sand in the Egyptian desert. Take a closer look and you can see the shriveled skin and brittle fingernails of a corpse's hand! Beneath your feet is a hidden graveyard filled with thousands of dead bodies. Get ready to read four spine-tingling stories about mummy tombs. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design...
71) Creepy stations
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Pub
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book describes eleven creepy stations, discussing the Exchange Street Station, Buffalo, New York; Bostian Bridge near Statesville Station, Statesville, North Carolina; Hollenberg Station, Hanover, Kansas; and other stations.
74) Creepy schools
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get ready to read four spine-tingling tales about creepy schools.
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Beast relates the true story of how he was unintentionally rude to a fairy while preparing for an audition, then won the heart of a beautiful girl despite his appearance and odor.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"Roman gods and goddesses were certainly busy immortal beings! Whether they were falling in love, battling each other, or grappling for power, they were constantly making trouble with humans. These engaging tales include the exploits of Pluto, Cupid, Apollo, Venus, and legendary heroes, such as Aeneas. Readers will be interested to learn how these myths are remembered even in modern times, such as Cupid's role in Valentine's Day. Beautiful, colorful...
77) Ghost caves
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
You find a hole at the base of a cliff and enter the mouth of a cave. Your flashlight illuminates several cramped passages. Suddenly, you see something far off in the light beam. Is it a human skull? Get ready to read four horrifying tales about dark ghostly caves. This 24-page book features controlled, narrative nonfiction text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The colorful design and spooky art will engage and terrify...
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Celts lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of Celtic myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Celtic myths and legends so compelling.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Hera, the queen goddess from Greek mythology, reigns supreme. This goddess of marriage is both loving and fierce. While her jealousy often gets the best of her, she has good reasons for defending her marriage to the king of the gods. Hera's myths reveal her creation, her past, and her family tree." --from back cover.
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