Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

Legends tell of ravenous werewolves that howl at full moons. They're illusive and mysterious. But they can be found! Through conversational text brought to life by a colorful design that blends stunning photography and hilarious illustrations, readers...

Legends tell of graceful horses with glimmering horns that spiral from their foreheads. They're illusive and mysterious. But they can be found! Through conversational text brought to life by a colorful design that blends stunning photography and...

Legends tell of giant monsters with huge tentacles and teeth that live beneath the sea. They're illusive and mysterious. But they can be found! Through conversational text brought to life by a colorful design that blends stunning photography and...

Spooky stories tell of ghosts that haunt the places people have lived or died. They're illusive and mysterious. But they can be found! Through conversational text brought to life by a colorful design that blends stunning photography and hilarious...

Legends tell of fearsome fire-breathing dragons with leathery wings and giant talons. They're illusive and mysterious. But they can be found! Through conversational text brought to life by a colorful design that blends stunning photography and hilarious...

Legends tell of giant, smelly Bigfoot creatures. They're illusive and mysterious. But they can be found! Through conversational text brought to life by a colorful design that blends stunning photography and hilarious illustrations, readers can learn all...

Paul Bunyan is one of the most well-known tall tales in American folklore. Betsy Ross and Annie Oakley are real people who have become legends. From the strongest man on the railroad to frontier heroes, twelve short chapters provide brief histories of 12...

Paul Bunyan is one of the most well-known tall tales in American folklore. Betsy Ross and Annie Oakley are real people who have become legends. From the strongest man on the railroad to frontier heroes, twelve short chapters provide brief histories of 12...

Since ancient times, fishermen have spun tales of giant sea monsters, tentacled beasts that capsized ships and drowned countless sailors. Most of these mythical creatures are now known to have been based on real animals, such as giant squid and octopuses...

Since ancient times, fishermen have spun tales of giant sea monsters, tentacled beasts that capsized ships and drowned countless sailors. Most of these mythical creatures are now known to have been based on real animals, such as giant squid and octopuses...

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are medically inexplicable mysteries that can affect anyone. Happening when a person is unconscious, comatose, or clinically dead, NDEs puzzle doctors and scientists with their intensely realistic features. Although no two...

Near-death experiences (NDEs) are medically inexplicable mysteries that can affect anyone. Happening when a person is unconscious, comatose, or clinically dead, NDEs puzzle doctors and scientists with their intensely realistic features. Although no two...

It dwells in a dark lake in the Scottish Highlands--so says the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. For thousands of years, people have told stories of "Nessie," the giant water creature with a long neck and flippers. But is it real or a hoax? Scientists...

It dwells in a dark lake in the Scottish Highlands--so says the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. For thousands of years, people have told stories of "Nessie," the giant water creature with a long neck and flippers. But is it real or a hoax? Scientists...

Best known from the fuzzy 1967 Patterson film, Bigfoot (Sasquatch) is a large apelike creature that allegedly roams the Pacific Northwest. Variations are said to exist around the world, including the yeti and yowie. But is this creature real or a hoax?...

Best known from the fuzzy 1967 Patterson film, Bigfoot (Sasquatch) is a large apelike creature that allegedly roams the Pacific Northwest. Variations are said to exist around the world, including the yeti and yowie. But is this creature real or a hoax?...

How does a person become a werewolf anyway? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about fantasy creatures with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to werewolves. Old myths and stories say a werewolf bite will turn you into a werewolf. Of course, a...

So, how do you catch a unicorn? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about fantasy creatures with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to unicorns. Unicorns are elusive creatures. Young women seem to have the best luck at getting one to come near...

Are merfolk friends or foes or what? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about fantasy and fairy-tale creatures with this inquiry-based approach to mermaids. Legendary mermaids aren't always the sweet, pretty fish women we see in popular culture. In...

How do I find that pot of gold? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about fantasy creatures with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to leprechauns. Leprechauns might look like tiny old men, but they are considered fairies! These wealthy...

What do fairies have to do with circles of mushrooms? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about fantasy and fairy-tale creatures with this inquiry-based approach to fairies. Fairies come in all shapes and sizes--brownies, pixies, and even leprechauns...

Could dragons really be trained? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about fantasy and fairy-tale creatures with this inquiry-based approach to dragons. Dragons are known for breathing fire and hoarding treasure. But not all dragons are the same...

According to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, Atlantis was a utopian island city and kingdom that was destroyed by a flood more than 11,000 years ago. But was it real or just a story? Scientists and historians seeking the truth debate conspiracy...

According to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, Atlantis was a utopian island city and kingdom that was destroyed by a flood more than 11,000 years ago. But was it real or just a story? Scientists and historians seeking the truth debate conspiracy...

Area 51, in the desert outside Las Vegas, Nevada, is a place so mysterious that for years the U.S. government wouldn't admit it existed. Cloaked in secrecy, the restricted military zone is now known to play a key role in American aeronautics and defense...

Area 51, in the desert outside Las Vegas, Nevada, is a place so mysterious that for years the U.S. government wouldn't admit it existed. Cloaked in secrecy, the restricted military zone is now known to play a key role in American aeronautics and defense...

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes have disappeared without explanation. Why do things disappear at the Bermuda Triangle? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the...

The Bermuda Triangle is an area in the Atlantic Ocean where ships and planes have disappeared without explanation. Why do things disappear at the Bermuda Triangle? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the...

ESP stands for extrasensory perception. Some people claim they can see into the future or talk to the dead. Can someone really have a sixth sense, or is it a myth? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the...

ESP stands for extrasensory perception. Some people claim they can see into the future or talk to the dead. Can someone really have a sixth sense, or is it a myth? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the...

Atlantis is a city that myths say sank to the bottom of the ocean. Does the lost city of Atlantis really exist? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the high-interest topic of Atlantis. "Did You Know" facts and...

Atlantis is a city that myths say sank to the bottom of the ocean. Does the lost city of Atlantis really exist? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the high-interest topic of Atlantis. "Did You Know" facts and...

Area 51 is a classified military base in the United States where the government does research on aircraft. Many people believe that there are UFOs within the base. What really happens in Area 51? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions...

Area 51 is a classified military base in the United States where the government does research on aircraft. Many people believe that there are UFOs within the base. What really happens in Area 51? Spike elementary-aged readers' curiosity with questions...

The phoenix is a legendary bird from Greek mythology that rises from its ashes. What does the phoenix look like? Spark elementary readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the high-interest topic of the mythical phoenix. "Did You Know" facts...

The phoenix is a legendary bird from Greek mythology that rises from its ashes. What does the phoenix look like? Spark elementary readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the high-interest topic of the mythical phoenix. "Did You Know" facts...

Pegasus is a beautiful, winged horse from Greek mythology. What powers does Pegasus have? Where did he come from? Spark elementary readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the high-interest topic of the mythical Pegasus. "Did You Know" facts...

Pegasus is a beautiful, winged horse from Greek mythology. What powers does Pegasus have? Where did he come from? Spark elementary readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the high-interest topic of the mythical Pegasus. "Did You Know" facts...

Look to the sky! Griffins are legendary creatures from Greek mythology that are half lion and half eagle. Where do the griffins come from? Spark elementary readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the high-interest topic of mythical griffins...

Look to the sky! Griffins are legendary creatures from Greek mythology that are half lion and half eagle. Where do the griffins come from? Spark elementary readers' curiosity with questions and answers about the high-interest topic of mythical griffins...