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Series
Nature's folklore volume 1
Pub. Date
[2021].
Description
Lore of the Wild delves into traditional nature folklore from around the world, revealing the influence of trees, plants, insects, birds, animals and weather on daily life. Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? Traditional nature folklore...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure. Stuart's greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life.
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Explore the stories behind some of the world's scariest mythical monsters and villains--from goblins, ghouls, giants, and trolls, to sea monsters, vampires, werewolves, and wizards. This collection of more than 40 mythical creatures will scare, thrill, and entertain with stunning, colorful artwork.
Author
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Cryptozoology is the study of animals that may or may not be real: familiar animals like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, and those that are less familiar like the Marozi of Kenya, the Orang-pendek of Sumatra and the Thylacine of Tasmania. Meet these and more in this introduction to cryptozoology.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts. The fifty cryptids are arranged in order alphabetically, and in addition to speculative...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
On her way to visit her daughter on the other side of the jungle, Grandma encounters a hungry fox, bear, and tiger, and although she convinces them to wait for her return trip, she still must find a way to outwit them all.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In the blistering cold that touches the northern forests of the United States and Canada, a legendary evil spirit with endless hunger takes shape. Readers will learn about how this creature became feared through the oral traditions of First Nation members. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning"--Amazon.com.
Author
Pub. Date
c1999
Description
Describes the lives and behavior of a variety of animals that live on the ground, fly in the air, and swim in the water, including traditions and myths about the creatures from various cultures, and discusses human interactions with animals, their role in religion and folklore, and mythical creatures such as dragons and mermaids.