Folklore & Mythology
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Haunted Places
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — That's Scary!
Take a fun-filled tour of haunted hotels, castles, and landmarks. You'll also learn fun facts about hauntings and cap off your adventure with a look inside a haunted mansion! Read More →
Haunts and Horrors
From the Series Death Uncovered
Imagine stepping into an old farmhouse. You hear noises—banging and knocking sounds, chains being dragged across the floor—but nothing is there. You hear an old woman's voice . . . but you… Read More →
Hércules (Hercules): Los doce trabajos [Un mito griego] (The Twelve Labors [A Greek Myth])
From the Series Mitos y leyendas en viñetas (Graphic Myths and Legends)
Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus—king of the gods—and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus’s wife Hera,… Read More →
Hercules: The Twelve Labors [A Greek Myth]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Famous for his superhuman strength, Hercules is the most popular hero in Greek mythology. The son of Zeus—king of the gods—and a mortal mother, Hercules faces the wrath of Zeus's wife Hera,… Read More →
How Coyote Stole the Summer: [A Native American Folktale]
From the Series On My Own Folklore
Brrr! Coyote is always cold! That’s because it’s winter all year long. But Old Woman has something amazing called summer. It’s tied up in a little bag in her tipi. Coyote and his friends… Read More →
Isis & Osiris: To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Osiris is the greatest king and god of the Land of the Nile. He is a generous ruler, and the people love and worship him--along with his wife and queen, the goddess Isis. But Osiris's jealous Read More →
Isis y Osiris (Isis & Osiris): Hasta el fin del mundo [Un mito egipcio] (To the Ends of the Earth [An Egyptian Myth])
From the Series Mitos y leyendas en viñetas (Graphic Myths and Legends)
Osiris is the greatest king and god of the Land of the Nile. He is a generous ruler, and the people love and worship him--along with his wife and queen, the goddess Isis. But Osiris's jealous Read More →
Is That a Fact? Audisee® eBooks with Audio Bundle (Multi-User) — Audisee®—On Level Set
From the Series Is That a Fact?
There is life on other planets. People have tiny insects living in their eyelashes. You may have heard these common sayings before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through… Read More →
Is There Life on Other Planets?: And Other Questions about Space
From the Series Is That a Fact?
There is no gravity in space. The North Star never changes its position in the sky. Earth’s shadow causes the phases of the moon. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before.… Read More →
Jason: Quest for the Golden Fleece [A Greek Myth]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Jason was born a prince of the kingdom of Argos. But when Jason was a child, his uncle Pelias stole the throne and sent Jason into hiding. Now a young man, Jason returns to claim his… Read More →
John Henry
From the Series On My Own Folklore
Some folks say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He sure loved to pound things and his muscles were harder than rocks. At work, John laid down tracks for the railroad company.… Read More →
King Arthur: Excalibur Unsheathed [An English Legend]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Young Arthur spends his days toiling as a squire--feeding the horses and hauling his big brother's armor. Around him, England is in turmoil, left without a king. But all that changes in one… Read More →
La Llorona: Retelling a Mexican Legend
From the Series Setting the Stage for Fluency
La Llorona (The Crying Woman) is a sad and haunting tale from Mexico. Parents have told the story for hundreds of years to misbehaving children and to guard against vanity. Some say the story Read More →
Lands and Lords of Death: The Legends of Marwe and The Hero Twins
From the Series Graphic Mythology
Take a trip to the other side with these standout stories of world mythology In Marwe's East African village, food is scarce. When she ruins the village's crops, she can't face her angry… Read More →
Legendary Bigfoot
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!
For decades, people have claimed to have spotted a tall, hairy creature in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. But is Bigfoot just a silly prank? Readers discover the truth about Bigfoot in this book! Read More →
Legendary Underdogs: The Legends of Ali Baba and Sunjata
From the Series Graphic Mythology
Discover tales of heroes who defied incredible odds In a beloved story from Arabian Nights, the humble Ali Baba discovers a secret cave full of priceless treasure. The problem? Forty bandits… Read More →
Legends of the Afterlife
From the Series Death Uncovered
A soul travels to the ancient Egyptian underworld. There, it is weighed by Osiris, the god of the underworld. If the soul is light enough, it will live forever in the Field of Reeds. But if… Read More →
Lightning Bolt Books ® — That's Scary! — Hardcover Set
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — That's Scary!
Treat young readers to this delightfully scary yet fun and kid-friendly series about ghosts, haunted places, mummies, and more. Each book takes a nonfiction approach to these spooky,… Read More →
Little Sima and the Giant Bowl: [A Chinese Folktale]
From the Series On My Own Folklore
Little Sima’s village in China was suffering from a 100 years without rain. Then a wizard gave the Sima family a giant porcelain bowl. He said this gang would turn their luck around. Sure… Read More →
Magic and Misery: Traditional Tales from around the World
From the Series World of Stories
A little old man learns the secret behind a magical fiddle. An undersea princess leaves her amber palace for love. A mule waits for revenge on the one who wronged her . . . Explore… Read More →
Magic Monsters: From Witches to Goblins
From the Series Monster Mania
For centuries people have told stories of cackling witches and crafty goblins. In the past, people thought witches ruined crops, genies granted wishes, and goblins caused accidents. Many… Read More →
Marwe: Into the Land of the Dead [An East African Legend]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
From an East African village, into the Land of the Dead: Marwe lives in a village where food is scarce. She tries to be obedient, but it’s hard to spend every day working in the fields. When… Read More →
Mighty Mutants
From the Series Mythical Beasts
The fiercest, most strangely shaped figures of mythology look like you might find them in a zoo—if any zoo could hold animals this dangerously powerful. These supernatural creatures can… Read More →
Mike Fink
From the Series On My Own Folklore
Mike Fink was the best keelboater on the river, and he was the first to admit it. He knew the river’s tricks. He could ride a waterfall like a bucking bronco, and he even wrestled… Read More →