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1	Peter and the Starcatchers more books like this by Dave Barry add to wishlist "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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Dateline: Troy more books like this by Paul Fleischman, Gwen Frankfeldt (Illustrator), Glenn Morrow (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Tales of the Greek Heroes: Retold from the Ancient Authors more books like this by Roger Lancelyn Green, Alan Langford (Illustrator) add to wishlist This book presents the great stories of the heroic age - "Dionysus", "Heracles", "Theseus", "The Quest for the Golden Fleece", and many more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
4	Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship & Freedom more books like this by Tim Tingle, Jeanne Rorex Bridges (Illustrator) add to wishlist "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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.89! \| signed copies \| SVS
5	Tales of the Greek Heroes more books like this by Roger Lancelyn Green add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.52! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Mythology more books like this by Neil Philip add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.44! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Broken Tusk: Stories of the Hindu God Ganesha more books like this by Uma Krishnaswami add to wishlist A collection of stories about the pantheon of Hindu gods, centering on the sometimes greedy, sometimes impulsive, but always generous, elephant-headed Ganesha. see all copies from $4.96! new only from $9.81! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Apocalypse Unsealed more books like this by James Morgan Pryse add to wishlist Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: 1000 Ho Nikon, "The Conqueror " 999 Epistemon, Intuitively Wise 888 lesous, the Higher Mind I. "The Lamb " 777 Stauros, the Cross 666 He Phren, the Lower Mind II. ... see all copies from $13.74! new only from $13.74! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Egyptian Gods & Goddesses more books like this by Henry Barker, Jenny Williams (Illustrator) add to wishlist Young readers learn all about the more than 1,000 gods and goddesses which were worshipped in Ancient Egypt, in this Level 2 "All Aboard Reading" book. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
10	Perseus more books like this by Geraldine McCaughrean (Retold by) add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $2.97! new only from $10.16! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Chinese Mythology more books like this by Irene Dea Collier, William Sauts Bock (Illustrator) add to wishlist -- 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. see all copies from $8.82! new only from $70.27!
12 view cover	A Pride of African Tales more books like this by Donna L Washington, James Ransome (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of African folktales originating in the storytelling tradition. see all copies from $3.64! new only from $11.35! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Mythological Creatures: A Classical Bestiary more books like this by Lynn Curlee add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $5.02! new only from $5.57! \| SVS
14 view cover	Roman Mythology more books like this by Evelyn Wolfson add to wishlist -- 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. see all copies from $17.42! new only from $26.60! \| SVS
15 view cover	Mythological Monsters of Ancient Greece more books like this by Sara Fanelli (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $3.94! new only from $8.58!
16 view cover	The World Before This One more books like this by Rafe Martin, Calvin Nicholls (Illustrator), Calvin Nicho Ls (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.60! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Behold... the Dragons! more books like this by Gail Gibbons (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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.' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.17! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Maya more books like this by Leonard Everett Fisher (Illustrator) add to wishlist This book, with color illustrations, invites readers to learn about 12 Mayan gods and goddesses. see all copies from $3.99! first editions
19 view cover	Imagine you're a fairy! more books like this by M Clibbon add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $4.15! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Unicorns more books like this by Lucille Recht Penner, Mel Grant (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.89!
21 view cover	Fear This Book: Your Guide to Fright, Horror, & Things That Go Bump in the Night more books like this by Jeff Szpirglas, Ramon Perez (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.88! \| SVS
22 view cover	The World of King Arthur and His Court: People, Places, Legend, and Lore more books like this by Kevin Crossley-Holland, Peter Malone (Illustrator) add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.25! \| first editions
23 view cover	The Pegasus Quest: A Magical Puzzle Adventure more books like this by Dion Hamill add to wishlist Long ago, in a faraway kingdom, a king tells his youngest night the st of a mythical winged horse. Ages 8-11 years. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| SVS
24 view cover	Myths & Legends of the Indians of the Southwest: Hopi, Acoma, Tewa, and Zuni more books like this by Bertha P Dutton add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Goddesses, Heroes, and Shamans: The Young People's Guide to World Mythology more books like this by David Bellingham add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions

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