Folklore & Mythology
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Demeter & Persephone: Spring Held Hostage [A Greek Myth]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
This graphic novel tells the story of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, and her daughter, Persephone. Demeter rules over a perpetual summer on earth, where crops, trees, and flowers… Read More →
Demons and Dragons
From the Series Mythical Beasts
Supernatural fiends and fire-breathing tormentors loom large in myth and folklore, grabbing animals and people to satisfy their huge appetites. They turn the world of humans topsy-turvy with… Read More →
Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?: And Other Questions about Your Health and Body
From the Series Is That a Fact?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Humans use only ten percent of their brains. If you cross your eyes, they’ll stay that way. You may have heard these common sayings and beliefs before.… Read More →
Does It Really Take Seven Years to Digest Swallowed Gum?: And Other Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask
From the Series Is That a Fact?
It takes seven years to digest swallowed gum. A penny placed on a train track can cause a train to derail. The average human consumes four spiders per year while sleeping. You may have heard… Read More →
Eerie ESP
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fear Fest
Can people really sense the future? Or know what someone else is thinking, even if that person hasn't said a word? Read this book to find out! You'll also uncover freaky facts about an author Read More →
Eerie Haunted Houses
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!
Send shivers up readers' spines with tales of spooky houses and the ghosts rumored to haunt them. Kids will love learning all about ghosts, the people who hunt them, close encounters, and more! Read More →
El caballo de Troya (The Trojan Horse): La caída de Troya [Un mito griego] (The Fall of Troy [A Greek Myth])
From the Series Mitos y leyendas en viñetas (Graphic Myths and Legends)
For ten years, the battle raged. Thousands of ancient Greece's best warriors battled their enemies, the Trojans, in a desperate attempt to win back King Meneleus's beautiful wife, Helen.… Read More →
Epic Feats: The Legends of Hercules and Perseus
From the Series Graphic Mythology
Discover the heroes of legend in these epic Greek myths The son of Zeus—king of the gods—and a mortal mother, Hercules has power beyond other humans. He also faces the scorn of Zeus's wife… Read More →
Family Rivalries: The Legends of Thor & Loki and Isis & Osiris
From the Series Graphic Mythology
Experience world mythology’s most legendary sibling rivalries Thor, god of thunder, and his trickster brother, Loki, have an eternal argument: Does strength always win, or do brains beat… Read More →
Famous Ghosts
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — That's Scary!
From La Llorona to the Bell Witch, kids will thrill to learn about all kinds of famous ghosts! Chapters cover ghosts of folklore, ghosts from history, and ghost stories told around the campfire. Read More →
Fire and Ice: Stories of Winter from around the World
From the Series World of Stories
A shaman hunts a silver fox through the frosted snow. A brave little robin defies a polar bear. The blind Viking god of winter plays a dangerous game with his brother, the god of summer. . . Read More →
Frightful Ghost Ships
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fear Fest
Have you ever seen something mysterious out on the water? Or heard of an eerie ghost ship that appears suddenly and then vanishes without a trace? Learn about famous ghost ship sightings all… Read More →
Ghostly Evidence: Exploring the Paranormal
It's late at night, and you're on a tour of a so-called haunted house. You see something out of the corner of your eye and quickly snap a photo. Your hands tremble as you lower the camera.… Read More →
Ghosts and Goblins: Scary Stories from around the World
From the Series World of Stories
A lone traveler battles a ghost in a haunted house. A werewolf's bride is on the hunt to feed her husband dinner. A vampire waits outside a girl's window for the perfect moment to pounce.… Read More →
Ghosts and Haunted Places: Investigating History's Mysteries
From the Series Spooked!
Stories about ghosts and haunted places have gripped human imagination throughout history. From poltergeists through ghostly figures and haunted buildings, our supernatural history is full… Read More →
Ghoulish Ghosts
From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )
Examine the evidence that makes the case for the existence of ghosts, from historical records to popular theories. High-interest subject matter and eerie images will keep readers engaged… Read More →
Giants and Trolls
From the Series Mythical Beasts
They're big, mean, and shudderingly horrible—and that's about all that the giants and trolls of mythology have in common. Some have several heads. Some have only one eye—or lots of eyes! You… Read More →
Girls and Goddesses: Stories of Heroines from around the World
From the Series World of Stories
Greedy giants, cruel emperors, and shape-shifting demons—the stuff a girl has to put up with! Explore girl power in all its glory with stories of heroines from around the world. Myths and… Read More →
Graphic Mythology — Hardcover Set
From the Series Graphic Mythology
See classic stories in a bold new light with Graphic Mythology. Each title in this series includes two myths or legends for an illustrated double feature full of adventure and intrigue.… Read More →
Graphic Myths and Legends — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
This series of Graphic Universe™ titles brings to life some of the most enduring myths and legends from a variety of cultures. Action-packed and richly illustrated, the age-old stories will… Read More →
Guan Yu: Blood Brothers to the End [A Chinese Legend]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
From one of China’s most famous epics comes a righteous hero and god of war. Guan Yu, an ancient Chinese warrior, fights side by side with his blood brothers Liu Bei and Zhang Fei to squash… Read More →
Happily Ever Crafter — Hardcover Set
From the Series Happily Ever Crafter
Help creative crafters bring their most fantastical ideas to life! Step-by-step instructions and illustrations guide readers as they explore the expanses of their imagination. Each themed… Read More →
Haunted Dolls
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — That's Scary!
Most people think of dolls as being cute or sweet—but what if a doll were haunted? Could some dolls have powers or even cause bad things to happen? This scary-yet-fun book takes a look at… Read More →
Haunted History
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — That's Scary!
From lonely battlefields to shadowy tunnels, some places have dark histories . . . and they may be haunted. Learn the history of famous haunted landmarks and uncover the eerie stories that… Read More →