For thousands of years, the notion of dragons has struck fear in the hearts of men and women all over the world. The ancient Egyptians believed there was a dragon of darkness that attacked the sun god each day, and in Norway people thought that a dragon gnawed at the roots of the tree that sustained all life on Earth. Around the globe, dragons have been depicted as everything from massive, winged, fire-breathing creatures to beasts sporting a camel's...

"Describes stories about monsters and explores whether monsters exist or not"--Provided by publisher.

Hear "abominable" and you may well think disgusting, detestable, disagreeable. Hear "snowman" and you think adorable. But put the two words together-Abominable Snowman-and you get a mystery. In this page-turner, students will read about people who claim to have seen the creature-even to have preserved body parts. Yikes. Other people and groups included in this book aim to debunk what they see as baseless myths. Readers will learn about both views...

"Do dragons only breathe fire? How long does it take for a baby dragon to hatch? [This book explores dragons.] Written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity, clear visuals help struggling readers along"--Provided by publisher.

""Engaging images accompany information about dragons. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-Provided by publisher"--

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of water monsters such as the Loch Ness monster, the Vikings' Midgard Serpent, the biblical Leviathan, and the Scandinavian kraken"--Provided by publisher.

Describes various fantastic monsters or animals which some people think might have inhabited the land or sea,

"Dragons introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary creatures. Learn where and why these legends began, how they are reflected in different cultures, and how they are understood today."--

"How does a mermaid kiss help a drowning sailor? Why do mermaids usually carry a mirror? [This book discusses mermaids.] Written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity, clear visuals help struggling readers along"--Provided by publisher.

"This illustrated guide transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the unusual creatures, from the minuscule to the massive, that fill the fantastic world of the game. This guide features easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of where to find each beast, their strange abilities and magical powers, and how to defeat them, along with amazing illustrations that will ignite your imagination....