Folklore & Mythology
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Monsters of the Gods
From the Series Mythical Beasts
In ancient mythologies, many of the gods created all-powerful predators that unleashed panic on the human world. These horrors could be either beast or human—or even both. But who would come… Read More →
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters
Bursting with blood, guts, history, and science, this book is a must-have for monster lovers of all ages Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from… Read More →
Movie Monsters: From Godzilla to Frankenstein
From the Series Monster Mania
The first monster to appear in a movie was Frankenstein. Since then, Godzilla, King Kong, and others have taken over the screen, destroying cities and terrorizing crowds. These monsters… Read More →
Mysterious Loch Ness Monster
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!
Tales of a mythical underwater creature have haunted Scotland's Loch Ness for ages. Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Readers will discover the spine-tingling truth behind one of the world's… Read More →
Mysterious UFOs and Aliens
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fear Fest
Have you ever seen a mysterious glowing light in the sky? Or wondered if there is life on other planets? Explore alien and UFO sightings—from ancient Egypt to Roswell, New Mexico. Find out… Read More →
Nonfiction — Grades 4-8 — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Engage reluctant readers in high-interest nonfiction. Sentence highlighting with professional narration bring these award-winning eBooks to life. Read More →
Odysseus: Escaping Poseidon's Curse [A Greek Legend]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
After finally winning the decade-long war against the Trojans, Odysseus, captain of the Greek Army, only has to guide his men back home, across the sea. Yet the journey will prove just as… Read More →
Once Upon a Fairy Tale Craft
From the Series Happily Ever Crafter
Transform your home into a fairy tale kingdom with these terrific craft ideas. Readers can make a mermaid tail, frog prince treats, jeweled goblets, and more fairy tale–inspired creations… Read More →
Paul Bunyan
From the Series On My Own Folklore
Growing up, Paul Bunyan was always too big. Too big for the furniture. Too big for regular clothes. Too big to play with the other kids. But out among the tall trees in the great northern… Read More →
Pecos Bill
From the Series On My Own Folklore
Folks might think Pecos Bill was nothing but trouble. After all, he was raised by coyotes in the Wild West. And he made friends with a gang of outlaws. But Bill had a heart of gold. All he… Read More →
Perseus: The Hunt for Medusa's Head [A Greek Myth]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Could a monster whose very look turns men to stone be a challenge too perilous even for the son of Zeus? King Polydectes has designs on Perseus' mother, Danaë. But first the king must get rid Read More →
Pigling: A Cinderella Story [A Korean Tale]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
From a life filled with heartache and hardship, comes an unmatched beauty destined for a fairy-tale ending: Pear Blossom, a young Korean girl, leads a happy life with her parents—until her… Read More →
Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags
From the Series ShockZone ™ — Villains
Avast! Are ye' ready to sail the high seas with some of the world's most feared pirates? These accounts will do more than shiver your timbers. Come aboard to witness the ruthless methods of… Read More →
Psyche & Eros: The Lady and the Monster [A Greek Myth]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
In ancient Greece, a princess rises to a challenge: Psyche lives in the comfort of her parents’ wealthy kingdom. But when her beauty draws the jealous anger of the powerful goddess Aphrodite, Read More →
Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest [An English Legend]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Fooled into committing a crime by the king’s foresters, young Robin Hood finds himself branded an outlaw. As he takes refuge in Sherwood Forest, he meets other hideaways who also unjustly… Read More →
Scary Alien Abductions
From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )
Learn about the mysterious phenomenon of alien abductions. Testimonies and theories are presented as potential proof of the existence of aliens who abduct humans. Eerie photos and… Read More →
Scary Vampires
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!
Bloodthirsty, nocturnal, and immortal—vampires are fascinatingly creepy! Young readers will learn the truth behind the myths about vampires. Read More →
Sea Monsters: From Kraken to Nessie
From the Series Monster Mania
The ancient kraken was a huge squid that terrorized sailors at sea. The famous and mysterious monster of Scotland's Loch Ness has sparked people's curiosity since it was first photographed in Read More →
Serpents and Werewolves: Stories of Shape-Shifters from around the World
From the Series World of Stories
A princess makes a daring deal with the Queen of the Snakes. A lonely sister weaves stinging plants together in order to save her brothers from their mother. A curious boy suddenly becomes a… Read More →
ShockZone ™ — Villains — Audisee®—Fluent Set
From the Series ShockZone ™ — Villains
ShockZone™―Villains introduces the most vile criminals, killers, and corrupt leaders the world has ever seen. Narratives weave together the freakish facts and antics of these tyrants,… Read More →
Sinbad: Sailing into Peril [An Arabian Tale]
From the Series Graphic Myths and Legends
Sinbad, a rich young man who wastes his fortune, must set sail from his home in Baghdad to earn a living as a merchant at sea. In his travels, he encounters violent storms, fearsome whales,… Read More →
Spine-Tingling Urban Legends
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fear Fest
Ever hear a scary story and wonder if it really happened? Your friend's cousin swears it's true. But are there actually alligators lurking in the sewers? Or ghostly hitchhikers haunting… Read More →
Spontaneous Human Combustion
From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )
This book explores the phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion—what can we learn about it through historical documentation and the theories surrounding it? Captivate readers with this deep Read More →
Spooked! — Hardcover Set
From the Series Spooked!
History is pretty spooky! From ghosts, alien visitations, and UFO sightings through mysterious places, unexplained vanishings, and cursed tombs, the strange and sinister past explored in this Read More →