Books with title Mythical Creatures

There are many creatures in the forest that people think are only myths. For a long time they have been ignoring the forest beside their small villages, and they have forgotten what's really out there... People think that there is no such thing as a Pikaloo - a bird who can see your future, or a Piggen - a protective hog with a poisonous tusk, or an Earthman - an ancient protector of the forest with special powers.People have no knowledge of the Resurrector - a saviour of life with no social skills, or the Healybug - an insect that has the power to fly into people's bodies and eat away at disease, or the Dundenbeast - a powerful protector of the weak and innocent. But Dr Bernard J. Hoothfellow has been worn down by the world enough to have some space for new discoveries. His old model of living has worn thin, and he finds himself wandering into the forest one day, for no reason other than to escape his problems. And in that forest, he discovers a whole new world…If you’ve never heard of the Feasting Tree who is developing a taste for young children, or the Navigation Troll who will take you anywhere you want for an unusual price, or the Garganfan who falls from the trees to teach you how to fight, then this book holds the secrets of strange new creatures that you are soon to encounter…You will learn that the Mountain Man is not as scary as he looks, there is a healing garden to fix any injury you have, and it is of utmost importance that you never, ever trust a Shapeshifter.This book is an exciting way to learn more about our inherent connection with nature, realise our ability to care for it, and experience the fullness of life through reading. Get ready to explore the many wonderful characters and mythical creatures that all have their own role to play within the intelligence of the forest… For adults as well as younger readers, this book can be enjoyed by anyone aged ten and above...-Mythical Creatures Of The Forest

There are many creatures in the forest that people think are only myths. For a long time they have been ignoring the forest beside their small villages, and they have forgotten what's really out there... People think that there is no such thing as a Pikaloo - a bird who can see your future, or a Piggen - a protective hog with a poisonous tusk, or an Earthman - an ancient protector of the forest with special powers.People have no knowledge of the Resurrector - a saviour of life with no social skills, or the Healybug - an insect that has the power to fly into people's bodies and eat away at disease, or the Dundenbeast - a powerful protector of the weak and innocent. But Dr Bernard J. Hoothfellow has been worn down by the world enough to have some space for new discoveries. His old model of living has worn thin, and he finds himself wandering into the forest one day, for no reason other than to escape his problems. And in that forest, he discovers a whole new world…If you’ve never heard of the Feasting Tree who is developing a taste for young children, or the Navigation Troll who will take you anywhere you want for an unusual price, or the Garganfan who falls from the trees to teach you how to fight, then this book holds the secrets of strange new creatures that you are soon to encounter…You will learn that the Mountain Man is not as scary as he looks, there is a healing garden to fix any injury you have, and it is of utmost importance that you never, ever trust a Shapeshifter.This book is an exciting way to learn more about our inherent connection with nature, realise our ability to care for it, and experience the fullness of life through reading. Get ready to explore the many wonderful characters and mythical creatures that all have their own role to play within the intelligence of the forest… For adults as well as younger readers, this book can be enjoyed by anyone aged ten and above...-Mythical Creatures Of The Forest

Third in the series about Mythical Magical Creatures, ELVES is a childrens book that looks at the origins and history of the popular figures. Populating fairy tales, folklore, and legends, Elves have been ever present from the earliest times and in a wide variety of cultures.Mythical Magical Creatures ELVES traces the changing ideas about these creatures looks, and magical abilities, through history. From the earliest tales right up until today, Elves have remained one of the most well known and written about magical creatures.Mythical Magical Creatures ELVES is an quick overview of the fascinating evolving nature, and abilities of Elves!

This little book introduces you to twelve fascinating creatures of lore and legend. Easy-to-read pages — with blank spaces for appropriate sticker illustrations — describe such awesome beasts as a unicorn, a horse-like animal with a magical horn in the middle of its forehead; a griffin, a beast with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle; as well as a minotaur, a thunderbird, a phoenix, a chimera, a hippogriff, and five other fantastic figures.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Track the facts about dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and more--with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Super Edition #2: Night of the Nine Dragons, they had lots of questions. What do tales about dragons have in common? Are mermaids real? How do unicorns use their horns? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about their favorite creatures from myths and legends. And just what might some of those creature sightings really be? Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Dragons and giants and trolls, oh my! Storybook legends tell of a whole menagerie of imaginary creatures. Who better to playfully explore these beasts than those impresarios of imagination, Meg and Lucy Clibbon? This creative team presents a fun-filled guide to more than 20 mythical beings. Prepare to meet creatures great (bad-tempered giants are best avoided) and small (dwarves are small in stature but big on brains). You’ll also encounter old favorites—from the mysterious Sphinx to the elusive Loch Ness Monster—and new surprises, like the Australian Bunyip. Other featured creatures include, Unicorns, Trolls, Mermaids, The Phoenix, Centaurs, Werewolves, Fairies Playful profiles for each offer a description spiced with the wit and luscious illustrations of the beasts and the panoramic landscapes they occupy.

Mermaids have been a part of mythology for thousands of years, captivating people from the days of ancient Greece through modern times. In this book, readers explore exciting stories of these dangerously charming creaturesfrom the deadly Russian rusalka to the helpful jengu of Cameroon. In addition to these intriguing legends, readers discover the British tale of a kindly mermaid and her magical comb. Presented in eye-catching graphic-novel form, this story is sure to engage even the most reluctant readers with its detailed drawings and easy-to-follow text. Readers are able to explore a world of undersea stories like never before in this book.

A centaur is one of the wildest creations in Greek mythology. In this book, readers explore fascinating tales about centaurs and the dangers they were thought to pose to both themselves and humans. The featured story of Hercules and the Centaurs is presented in exciting graphic-novel form, using engaging artwork and accessible text to draw reluctant readers into the world of these wild and powerful creatures. Legendary centaur battles and thrilling tales of kidnappings and rescues are sure to keep readers engaged and pages turning.