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IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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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 merfolk sightings and consider...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Calling all cryptozoologists and lovers of legendary monsters! Delving into myths and legends from across many cultures, this thrilling text presents classic lore and modern tales, often side by side with possible scientific explanations. But readers will learn that stories of Bigfoot, the Loch Ness monster, vampires, werewolves, and other strange creatures persist, despite the protests of skeptics. Vivid images and a dynamic design will keep even...
3) Myths
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Some myths are so enduring that they've lasted thousands of years. While people once used them to explain natural phenomena, they continue to entertain, inspire, and fascinate. This high-interest book offers readers information about intriguing mythical tales and characters from many different cultures, including lore from the ancient Greek, Roman, Japanese, and Indian peoples. Beautiful artwork accompanies the accessible text, which supports the...
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Tales of unicorns have been passed down over millennia. They go back further than 2000 BCE in Asia! These stories aren't always about the gentle unicorns we think of today. Some unicorns were said to be absolutely fierce creatures. This thought-provoking text presents unicorn mythology from around the world and asks if it's possible that unicorns actually existed at one time. The accessible narrative and vivid historical images-including medieval...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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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 fossils 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...
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People have always wanted to know why certain things happen. Before science had developed, myths provided answers, comfort, and guidance. Diverse cultures around the world treasured their own myths, passing them down to new generations. Readers of this valuable book will love learning about different myths, perhaps recognizing familiar characters still used in today's entertainment. They'll discover the important role myths had in answering people's...
7) Legends
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
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What makes a legend a legend? A bit of truth and a bit of entertaining fiction! That's how legends have lasted through generations, and sometimes for thousands of years. Robin Hood, King Arthur, and young George Washington all make an appearance in this informative book, which offers details about legendary stories as well as information about why they're considered legends. Readers will also learn about urban legends and consider if they have legends-in-the-making...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Have you ever heard, seen, or felt something you couldn't explain? Some people think these occurrences have an explanation: ghosts. Ghost hunters-and those who just like to read ghost stories-will love the historical accounts, strange photographs, freaky folklore, and creepy tales in this high-interest volume. They'll learn about the mysterious sightings at Gettysburg, Edinburgh Castle, and the White House, to name just a few of the haunted locales....
9) Folktales
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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The drive to pass down stories from generation to generation is a trait that cultures across the world have in common. Some of these fascinating stories are called folktales, and many are still beloved hundreds of years after they were first told. Readers will learn the characteristics that folktales across cultures share. They'll discover that fables, fairy tales, and tall tales all fall within this category, and they'll learn famous examples of...
10) Do Aliens Exist?
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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Are they out there? The many movies and TV shows about aliens tell us that people continue to be extremely interested in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. This entertaining yet thoughtful volume presents information about aliens and UFOs through personal and historical accounts as well as possible scientific explanations for supposed encounters. Thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes and vivid images will keep even the most reluctant readers...
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The fables of Aesop are over 2,500 years old, yet we still recount them and ponder the lessons his animal characters deliver. Humans have found fables to be an effective way to reflect on people's behaviors and suggest wiser ways of behaving. Readers of this beneficial and accessible book will learn about this genre of literature and its writers. They'll examine the elements of fables and be invited to demonstrate their knowledge by writing their...
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Folktales are stories that have been passed down for generations. Many of the most treasured tales have survived because of the oral tradition. This practice existed across many cultures. Readers of this informative and comprehensible book will learn what makes a story a folktale. They'll be introduced to famous folktales they should know, such as the Arabian Nights from the Middle East and the Anansi tales of western Africa. Beautiful imagery from...
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Fairy tales are beloved stories for our youngest readers for a reason: they're magical. Often that magic is in a character, such as a fairy or witch. Sometimes it's just woven through the story. Even though some fairy tales are hundreds of years old, they continue to appeal to new generations. This fascinating look at fairy tales helps young readers recognize a common theme or purpose in fairy tales. It will introduce them to famous fairy tale authors,...
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