Books in Mythical Creatures series

Unicorns were thought to be able to purify water and neutralize poisons. Readers discover incredible legends about these mythical creatures and fun facts about unicorn mythology are presented in accessible text. Only pure maidens were believed to be able to bring unicorns out of hiding. The great adventures of King Arthur and the unicorn, and the story of the unicorns refusal to board Noahs ark surround the featured tale of the kindhearted maiden Therese and the unicorn she was sent to lure. The featured tale is presented in engaging graphic-novel form, with vibrant artwork. This book about unicorns is certain to captivate all readers.

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.

Unicorns are popular characters in many fairy tales and myths. With the help of this stimulating book, readers will learn to draw these majestic creatures by using simple shapes and lines that they are already familiar with. Lessons range in difficulty, so artists of all levels can enjoy these fun projects. Accessible step-by-step instructions guide readers in creating manga, cartoon, and more realistic styles of unicorns. Colorful illustrations will motivate young artists to have fun and create their own unique masterpieces.

X-Books are for kids who love facts—especially in bite-sized portionsand about fascinating, true subjects. As plentiful images and graphical representations stimulate visual perception, readers will be drawn into learning how to use informational texts. Each title is framed by a signature Top 5 countdown feature that not only serves as an example of sequential order but also narrates a brief story within the main topic: in X-Books: Mythical Creatures, these sidebars summarize the physical features and unique aspects of some of the most fascinating mythical creatures in history. Count down the world's most extreme mythical creatures, and launch a lifetime of reading without limits! A countdown of five of the most intriguing mermaid sightings provides thrills as readers learn about the legendary characteristics of these mythical creatures.

Not all mermaids look like the ones seen in movies. This stimulating book will show readers how to draw different styles of mermaids, including cartoon and manga, and teach them about the roles mermaids play in mythology. Step-by-step instructions teach young artists to draw these mysterious creatures by using simple lines and shapes, while colorful illustrations help them visualize their final product. Lessons range from simple to more elaborate, so artists of all levels can enjoy the fun projects in this book.

X-Books are for kids who love facts—especially in bite-sized portionsand about fascinating, true subjects. As plentiful images and graphical representations stimulate visual perception, readers will be drawn into learning how to use informational texts. Each title is framed by a signature Top 5 countdown feature that not only serves as an example of sequential order but also narrates a brief story within the main topic: in X-Books: Mythical Creatures, these sidebars summarize the physical features and unique aspects of some of the most fascinating mythical creatures in history. Count down the world's most extreme mythical creatures, and launch a lifetime of reading without limits! A countdown of five of the most intriguing Loch Ness monster sightings provides thrills as readers learn about the legendary characteristics of these mythical creatures.

Werewolves are some of the most feared mythical creatures ever imagined. In this exciting resource, readers discover legends of werewolves that have been told throughout the worldfrom France to the United States. The featured tale of the werewolf of Klein-Krams is presented in gripping graphic-novel form, with eye-catching artwork and accessible text that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy. Fascinating facts explain how this story and others like it originated. Readers will even learn important lessons like what it takes to defeat a werewolf.