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  • Dragons

    Peter Castellano

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Many cultures have myths about dragons. From the Greek Chimera to the fire-breathing creature of medieval Europe, dragons have taken many forms throughout history. Readers learn all about these myths and legends and explore the significance to the cultures they come from. Fascinating fact boxes explore how the dragon myth came about, including the animals that likely influences their famous features. Full-color photographs and illustrations enhance the main text, introducing the colorful Chinese dragons and the fearsome creatures in fantasy literature.
    P

  • Dragons and Dinosaurs

    Janet Perry, Victor Gentle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Discusses dragons as they have appeared in the beliefs and legends of various cultures, including ancient Babylon and Egypt, Europe, and Asia, as well as how they are reflected in real creatures such as dinosaurs and komodo lizards.
    I

  • Centaurs

    Kevin Hile

    Library Binding (KidHaven, June 6, 2008)
    Describes the history and physical appearance of centaurs, relates myths and legends of centaurs, and shows how centaurs are portrayed today in literature, film, and popular culture.
    R

  • Mermaids

    Shirley-Raye Redmond

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Sept. 13, 2007)
    Introduces the characteristics of mermaids, the possible reasons behind their origins in folklore, and their portrayal in popular culture.
    U

  • Medusa

    Don Nardo

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Sept. 20, 2004)
    Introduces Medusa and her snake-haired sisters, who were the Gorgons of Greek mythology; tells how Perseus killed her; and looks at how she has been depicted in art and popular culture, including films and video games.
    Z

  • Hydra

    Jennifer Guess Mckerley

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Nov. 21, 2008)
    Describes the history and physical appearance of hydras, relates myths and legends, and shows how they are portrayed today.
    T

  • Cyclops

    Don Nardo

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Sept. 20, 2004)
    Examines the myth of the cyclops, was it real or fictional?
    R

  • Dragons

    Peter Castellano

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)
    Many cultures have myths about dragons. From the Greek Chimera to the fire-breathing creature of medieval Europe, dragons have taken many forms throughout history. Readers learn all about these myths and legends and explore the significance to the cultures they come from. Fascinating fact boxes explore how the dragon myth came about, including the animals that likely influences their famous features. Full-color photographs and illustrations enhance the main text, introducing the colorful Chinese dragons and the fearsome creatures in fantasy literature.
    P

  • Phoenix

    Bonnie Juettner

    Library Binding (KidHaven, Jan. 16, 2009)
    Describes the myths based around the phoenix and offers suggestions for how these legends came about and flourished.
    T

  • Aliens

    Janet Perry, Victor Gentle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Describes how alien monsters have been imagined in books and movies and examines real creatures in nature that resemble or may have served as inspiration for them
    P

  • Morph Monsters

    Janet Perry, Victor Gentle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Discusses were-creatures, monsters that change from one entity into another, such as werewolves and cat people, including some scientific explanations for these beasts.
    I

  • Cerberus

    Shirley Raye Redmond

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Nov. 17, 2008)
    Redmond, Shirley Raye
    P