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Legends are often based on historical events or figures. As these stories were retold over time, their events became exaggerated. Learn more about this type of story and how to write one of your own in How to Tell a Legend, a title in the A Guide to Storytelling series.
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DK
Pub. Date
2024.
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Español
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"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this . . . compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than [thirty] stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The . . . stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is [filled] with information about the goddesses and heroines...
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Legends are riveting tales that are based on real events, but exaggerated so that they are not completely true. In this book, readers will learn the most important aspects of what defines a legend, as well as how to tell fact from fiction in these semi-historical tales. Famous legends, such as those of Robin Hood and El Dorado, are presented in abridged versions that help anybody identify what various legends have in common and what is unique to the...
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Ever hear a scary story and wonder if it really happened? Your friend's cousin swears it's true. But are there actually alligators lurking in the sewers? Or ghostly hitchhikers haunting lonely roads at night? Read on to learn about more creepy urban legends from Bigfoot to Bloody Mary and find out the truth!
11) Lancelot
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English
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Lancelot is welcomed into the court of King Arthur as a valiant fighter and later rescues Queen Guinevere, fights the tournament at Astolat, and pursues other adventures.
14) John Henry
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English
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"This tall tale tells the story of mighty John Henry, the Black steel-driving folk hero who raced against a steam drill with just a hammer--and won. Additional features to aid comprehension include background information and historical context of the tale, and an introduction to the author and illustrator"--
15) Saint Valentine
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Atheneum
Pub. Date
1992.
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English
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Recounts an incident in the life of St. Valentine, a physician who lived some 200 years after Christ, in which he treated a small child for blindness.
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Cryptozoology: Could Unexplained Creatures Be Real? Readers will examine the history of Cryptozoology, Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Lion Children's
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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"This captivating compilation of two of acclaimed storyteller Bob Hartman's best-loved classic story collections, 'The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book' and 'The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales,' brings together dozens of fables and folk tales from around the world." --
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"Translated, adapted, told, and retold, the stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have captivated imaginations across time. Now comes a lavishly illustrated, masterful retelling sure to enthrall a new generation of readers. From the tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to the quest for the Holy Grail, stories both familiar and unfamiliar are woven into a vivid tapestry of Arthurian lore that spans from the king’s conception...
19) Legends
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English
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"What makes a legend a legend? A bit of truth and a bit of entertaining fiction! That's how legends have lasted through generations--sometimes for thousands of years. Robin Hood, King Arthur, and young George Washington all make an appearance in this informative book, which offers details about legendary stories as well as information about why they're considered legends. Readers will also learn about urban legends and consider if they have legends-in-the-making...
20) Paul Bunyan
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William Morrow & Company
Pub. Date
1984.
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English
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"Recounts the life of the extraordinary lumberjack whose unusual size and strength brought him many fantastic adventures." --
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