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Books in Mythical Creatures series

  • Werewolves

    Rebecca Rissman

    Library Binding (Raintree, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Centuries before "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Teen Wolf," stories of shape-shifting, howling werewolves existed throughout the world. This book introduces readers to what werewolves are, how werewolf stories differ across the globe, and where werewolf stories originated.
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  • Unicorns

    Abby Colich

    Paperback (Capstone Global Library Ltd, June 1, 2011)
    This series offers an introduction to some of the fascinating and exciting mythical creatures from different cultures around the world.
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  • Werewolves

    Rebecca Rissman

    Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Centuries before "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Teen Wolf," stories of shape-shifting, howling werewolves existed throughout the world. This book introduces readers to what werewolves are, how werewolf stories differ across the globe, and where werewolf stories originated.
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  • Unicorns

    Gary Jeffrey, Dheeraj Verma

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Describes the myth of the unicorn, presenting a graphic retelling of a medieval tale about the powers of the creature and summaries of other tales about its origins.
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  • Dragons

    Gary Jeffrey, Dheeraj Verma

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Describes dragons found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of Beowulf's final encounter with a dragon, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
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  • Mermaids

    Gary Jeffrey, Emanuele Boccanfuso

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Describes the myth of mermaids, presenting a graphic retelling of a Celtic tale about their powers and summaries of other tales about their origins.
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  • I Can Draw Witches

    Jane Yates

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Wicked witches aren't just for Halloween. With the help of this imaginative book, young artists can draw different versions of these spooky and mysterious creatures any time of year. Readers will also learn about the different roles witches play in mythology and folklore. Simple step-by-step instructions help artists create unique drawings of different styles, including manga and cartoon. Accessible lessons range in difficulty so artists of all levels can enjoy what this innovative book has to offer.
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  • Vampires

    Charlotte Guillain, Rebecca Rissman

    Library Binding (Raintree, Sept. 1, 2010)
    Readers may be familiar with the tale of Dracula, but stories of vampires existed long before that novel was written. This book introduces readers to what vampires are, how vampire stories differ across the globe, and where vampire stories originated.
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  • Graphic Mythical Creatures: Mermaids

    Gary Jeffrey, Emanuele Boccanfuso

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    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.
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  • I Can Draw Sea Monsters

    Jane Yates

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 15, 2018)
    Sea monsters are key characters in many tall tales and fables. In this innovative book, readers will learn about the role sea monsters play in mythology and learn how to draw them. Artists will practice drawing cartoon, manga, and more realistic styles of these spooky sea creatures by using simple lines and shapes that they already know how to draw. Step-by-step instructions make drawing these beautiful beasts a breeze, while colorful illustrations show the reader what they can look forward to seeing in their final product. Lessons range in difficulty, so artists of all levels can enjoy the projects this book has to offer.
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  • Firebirds

    Gary Jeffrey, Sara Cappoli

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Describes firebirds found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of "Prince Ivan, the Firebird, and the Wolf," and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
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  • Werewolves

    Gary Jeffrey, Rob Shone

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Aug. 1, 2011)
    Describes werewolves found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of the tale of a werewolf outside an eighteenth-century German village, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
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