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1) Unicorns
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English
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Did you know that the oldest accounts of unicorn sightings come from Asia? People who claimed to have seen unicorns might have actually seen Indian rhinoceroses instead. Learn more about these mythical
creatures in Unicorns, part of the Legends and Fairy Tales series. Legends and Fairy Tales is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks,...
3) Griffins
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English
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Nonfiction picture book about griffins with facts about eating habits, behavior, and environment.
Is that a lion? Is it an eagle? No, it's a griffin, the winged king of beasts! Glossy feathers, powerful wings, and the heart and body of a lion make up this fantastical creature. Ever wondered what a griffin eats? How does it fight against evil? Where does it live? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a noble journey...
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Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
Description
"Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Unicorns you'll learn more about these fascinating creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and...
7) Cryptids
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English
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This title focuses on cryptids like Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster while giving information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture. It offers photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.
8) Unicorns
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English
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Legends tell of creatures that look like horses but have horns and magical powers. From Greek mythology to modern fairy tales, unicorns have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources...
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English
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Helaine Becker places six different kinds of monsters under her microscope to expose the proven scientific principles behind the legends. There's also historical background on each monster, as well as trivia and jokes in sidebars, and quizzes at the end of every chapter for readers to test their knowledge. Becker uses the never-ending appetite for all things monster to engage the imaginations of children and get them excited about science, especially...
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Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
123 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Returning from their adventures in Night of the Nine Dragons, Jack and Annie track the facts about favorite creatures from myth and legend, including dragons, mermaids and unicorns.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
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First American edition.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into...
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Publisher
Flying Eye Books
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English
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"Discover a whole new world of dragons in this beautifully illustrated book on the scaliest of magical creatures. From every detail of their wings to the history of their treasure, you'll learn about famous dragons from around the world. The latest research into dragon culture will be revealed, and you'll meet some incredible dragon leaders along the way." -- Amazon.com.
17) Myth match
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Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
A fantastical flipbook of extraordinary beasts.
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
©1998
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
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English
Description
An alphabet bestiary featuring mythical animals such as the amphisbaena, basilisk, and catoblepas. Black Dog stalks travelers on the moors, and just hearing its footsteps can kill. A single glance from a basilisk is fatal. Wyverns -- two-legged dragons with wings -- attack castles and villages from the air. Hundreds of years ago, medieval scholars believed the world was filled with strange and terrifying creatures. They wrote about them in bestiaries...
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