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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival is a classic Athabascan Indian tale of survival, filled with suspense and wisdom as told by Velma Wallis, an outstanding Native American writer. Her style is a refreshing blend of contemporary and traditional, and her choice of subject matter challenges the taboos of her past. Yet her themes are modern -- empowerment of women, the aging of America, and a growing interest in Native American...
Author
Publisher
Fulcrum Pub
Pub. Date
[1997]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Contains forty-seven tales drawn from more than forty countries, organized by themes, such as Earth, animals, and wisdom, also includes suggestions for lessons and additional ideas for activities for further exploration.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Retells the classic French version of Cinderella, along with three similar tales: Rhodopis from Egypt, Yeh-Shen from China, and Little Burnt Face from the Micmac Indians of the Canadian Maritimes.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Retells the classic German version of Snow White, together with three similar tales--Marigo of the Forty Dragons from Albania, The unnatural mother and the girl with a star on her forehead from Mozambique, and The magic needle from Turkey.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Exploring stories about unicorns from around the globe, this narrative text presents myths and legends in an easy-to-follow narrative voice in conjunction with possible scientific explanations. Bright images and a playful design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary allows readers to build upon their vocabulary"--
10) Mermaids
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that mermaids live alongside other sea creatures? In most stories, they are shy and tend to hide from humans. Learn more about these mythical creatures in [this book]." -- Goodreads.com
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ever hear a scary story and wonder if it really happened? Your friend's cousin swears it's true. But are there actually alligators lurking in the sewers? Or ghostly hitchhikers haunting lonely roads at night? Read on to learn about more creepy urban legends from Bigfoot to Bloody Mary and find out the truth!
12) Dwarfs
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
An exploration of dwarves, covering where they live, the magical weapons they make, and their relationship to elves.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Blending history and anecdote, geography and reminiscence, science and exposition, the New York Times bestselling author of Krakatoa tells the breathtaking saga of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean, setting it against the backdrop of mankind's intellectual evolution.
15) Werewolves
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tales of people turning into wolves at night have made the werewolf legendary. Learn more about this scary monster and how its story has changed over time.
Author
Language
English
Description
In the Truth of a Hopi, Edmund Nequatewa relates the Hopis' myths, legends, belief systems, and oral history. Nequatewa's writings give us a glimpse into the psyche of the Hopi in the way that only a Hopi could. Here you will find not only the traditional oral histories, but stories of how the Hopi resisted sending their children away to enforced boarding schools. A fascinating view of a subtle people.
18) Scary folktales
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book contains five spine-tingling tales, including the story of a woman who encounters a deadly box full of eyeballs and a boy who watches as a princess takes off her head.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years-and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur bones for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in Beowulf and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"For thousands of years, sailors have watched the ocean from the decks of their ships. And many returned from their voyages with tales of mermaids! This accessible text brings together myths from cultures all over the world and highlights the interesting stories of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid of the 1800s as well as the original "Little Mermaid" fairytale. Readers will explore possible scientific explanations for the many sightings and consider...