Legendary Creatures

Visitors to Lost Brides Cove keep the legend alive by reporting pale beings glimpsed in the sea caves or on the beach when the fog rolls in. Tulane Morris doesn't believe in legends, but she does believe an undiscovered passage might link Lost Brides Cove with the Devil's Whirlpool and her ex-boyfriend, Sam, challenges her to a competition to find it. When Sam goes missing, Tulane reluctantly takes up the search.

In the depths of Loch Ness, legends say there lives a mysterious, massive creature. The Loch Ness Monster has captured people's imaginations for centuries, prompting people all over the world to come to Scotland for a chance at seeing the beast. Readers will enjoy learning about the history and behavior of the legendary creature, along with its presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy.

Scandinavian legends tell of creatures-sometimes small, sometimes large-living in forests and mountains, away from humans. From Norse mythology to Frozen, trolls have captured people's imaginations for centuries. 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 a troll's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Legends from around the world tell stories of a creature whose piercing howl under the full moon strikes fear into the hearts of those who hear it. From Greek mythology to Harry Potter, werewolves 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.

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 for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Stories of mythical creatures can be found all over the world. Some ancient legends are shared in cultures across the globe, while other stories are specific to a certain place. From the depths of Loch Ness in Scotland to the deserts of the Middle East and everywhere in between, this series explores the legendary creatures that have captured the world's imagination. Young readers will enjoy learning about mermaids, werewolves, Bigfoot, unicorns, and more. Each title is filled with vivid, exciting images and a diagram detailing what characteristics make these creatures special. Additional features to aid in further comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Legends tell of creatures that seem almost human but drink the blood of any people they come across. From Dracula to Buffy, vampires have captured people's imaginations for centuries. 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 for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Deep in the forests of North America, legends say there lives a creature more than 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and covered in hair. From Native American stories to modern sightings, Bigfoot has captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the history and behavior of the legendary creature, along with its presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy.

Legends tell of flying, fire-breathing creatures. Some legends say the creatures are kind and wise. Others say they can wreak havoc on unsuspecting villages. From ancient China to medieval Europe, dragons 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 a dragon's anatomy.

Legends tell of creatures more dead than alive, roaming Earth in search of brains to consume. From Haitian Vodou to Night of the Living Dead, zombies have captured people's imaginations for centuries. 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.

Legends tell of beautiful creatures living deep in the ocean, ready to either help passing ships or lure sailors to their graves. From fairy tales to films, mermaids have captured people's imaginations for centuries. 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 a mermaid's anatomy.

In shady forests and dark caves, legends tell of small creatures living underground From European legends to gardens around the world, gnomes have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors

Legends tell of tiny creatures with the ability to fly and perform magic. From old stories of fair folk to modern-day Tinker Bell, fairies have captured people's imaginations around the world. 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 a fairy's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Stories of mythical creatures can be found all over the world. Some ancient legends are shared in cultures across the globe, while other stories are specific to a certain place. From the depths of Loch Ness in Scotland to the deserts of the Middle East and everywhere in between, this series explores the legendary creatures that have captured the world's imagination. Young readers will enjoy learning about mermaids, werewolves, Bigfoot, unicorns, and more. Each title is filled with vivid, exciting images and a diagram detailing what characteristics make these creatures special. Additional features to aid in further comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Deep in the Middle Eastern deserts, legends tell of creatures with extraordinary powers. From The Thousand and One Nights to Disney's Aladdin, genies 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 a genie's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.