"How did Peter Pan meet Captain Hook?" A child's question inspired this original prequel to J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" works, written by crime thriller author Ridley Pearson and newspaper column humorist Dave Barry. This pirate saga involves the sailing ship Never Land, which carries a chest of "starstuff," magic powder that can heal injuries, stop ...
This introduction to the Trojan War is presented through comparisons to contemporary events and news items. For example, Agamemnon offers a sacrifice to the gods before the Greek soldiers set sail for Troy, while George Bush declares a day of national prayer during the Gulf War. Illustrated with collages.
This title features the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece, from the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars. This title is introduced with wit and humour by Rick Riordan, creator of the highly successful "Percy Jackson" series.
Persian unicorns are fierce fighters. Japanese unicorns are just. European unicorns are peaceful. But all unicorns have one thing in common. They are magic! Learn all about unicorn legends, including why people truly believed in them, in this fascinating companion to Dragons . Beautiful full-color illustrations accompany the easy-to-read text. ...
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"There is a river called Bok Chitto that cuts through Mississippi. In the days before the War Between the States, in the days before the Trail of Tears, Bok Chitto was a boundary. On one side of the river lived the Choctaws. On the other side lived the plantation owners and their slaves. If a slave escaped and made his way across Bok Chitto, the ...
-- These books explore myths of different cultures and expand the reader's mind with fascinating stories and useful historic background. -- Every chapter is enhanced with a question and answer section and expert commentary by noted scholars.
A collection of stories about the pantheon of Hindu gods, centering on the sometimes greedy, sometimes impulsive, but always generous, elephant-headed Ganesha.
Tales about proud gods and goddesses, fabulous creatures, ferocious beasts, and brave heroes from the world of Greek mythology have captured the imaginations of readers, young and old, for centuries. Now see them brought to life like never before, as acclaimed author and artist Lynn Curlee turns his brush to a subject that is unlike any other to ...
In this second of McCaughrean's four-book Heroes series, readers follow Perseus as he lives the fate the oracles have declared, an impossible quest to kill the hideous, snake-haired Medusa to save his mother from marriage to an evil king.
Why did Zeus carry a thunderbolt? Which instrument did Pan play? Where did the jackal-headed god Anubis stand guard? When did Baba Yaga use a mortar and pestle? Why did the god Maui catch the Sun in a noose? All these questions and more, are answered in this guide. For as long as humans have inhabited the world, they have tried to explain its many ...
Meet Medusa, the Minotaur, and eleven more mythological monsters of ancient Greece - artfully portrayed in striking collages, followed by a glossary of fun facts. What three-headed dog guards the gates to the underworld? Whose 100 eyes ended up on the tail of the peacock? Who turns into stone all who look upon her? With a minimum of text and a ...
Cast out of the Seneca tribe because they are unable to help make war, Crow and his grandmother struggle to survive alone. Then Crow hears the magnificent voice of the Storytelling Stone--an ancient rock that tells tales of the Long Ago Time. As he listens to the Stone's stories, Crow comes to realize his own power to effect change and his destiny ...
If you want to be a fairy, then you'll need a magic wand, flying shoes, a book of spells, and a pair of wings - and this book has all the necessary ideas and hints and instructions to help. It explains what a fairy is, describes the world of fairies, and explores life in a magical world.
Although people have stopped believing in them, dragons are still celebrated in stories, movies and songs. In this carefully research book, bestselling author Gail Gibbons looks at dragon legends from cultures all over the world.'
Who knew that fear could be so much fun? With wacky humor and childlike curiosity, Jeff Szpirglas explores what people are afraid of and why, and what fear does to their bodies and brains. Fearsome facts keep readers on the edge of their seats as they take a deliciously spine-tingling trip through the unknown -- and in the process, learn to ...
This seventh book in the New York Public Library's childrens' series answers questions about mythologies from all over the world. Previous books looked at Earth, Space, and Women in History. This reference resource contains over 200 questions and answers that are both challenging and intriguing on myths from many ancient cultures, including ...
Here, in a stunning full-color trade paperback for the first time, are passionate, magical stories of the king and his sword, Excalibur; of Mordred, King Arthur's villainous son; of the enchanters Merlin, Nimue, and Morgan le Fay; and of Lancelot and Guinevere. Full color.
Kids can create and customize their own fairy tale, make fairy wings, wands, food and dream houses with this whimsical story guide to fairy tale living.
A guide to mythical beasts and legendary creatures that features playful profiles over detailed illustrations in panoramic landscapes. Includes tips on what to if you meet one as well as where to learn more about them.
This collection of mythological legends includes stories from the Amazon, Greece, India, Rome, Siberia, and the Americas. Color illustrations accompany the text that includes a glossary of more than 600 mythical characters.
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