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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Cyclops

    Don Nardo

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Sept. 20, 2004)
    Examines the myth of the cyclops, was it real or fictional?
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  • Moshi Monsters: Moshling Collector's Guide

    Scholastic, Steve Cleverley, Vincent Bechet, Trevor White

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., March 1, 2011)
    Welcome to the exciting world of Moshi Monsters- the online game that's a hit with kids!The Moshi Monsters Collector's Guide is perfect for any aspiring Moshling expert! Get all the tips for collecting Moshlings from Monstro City's top Moshling collector, Buster Bumblechops. Find out how to plant the right seeds to attract Moshlings, and how to keep them entertained once you've adopted them!With exclusive secret Moshling!
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • The Revenge of the Creature

    Carl R. Green, William R. Sanford, Howard Schroeder, Martin Berkeley, Baker Street Productions

    Hardcover (Crestwood House, Feb. 1, 1987)
    Written as a sequel to "Creature from the Black Lagoon," this adventure has the Gill Man taken from his Brazilian jungle as a captive for study by scientists
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  • Monster Needs His Sleep

    Paul Czajak, Wendy Grieb

    Hardcover (Mighty Media Kids, April 15, 2014)
    It’s time for bed, and Monster needs to go to sleep. But he just keeps finding more things to stay awake for! It isn’t until Monster admits he is afraid of the dark that he finds a glowing solution to his nighttime problem.In this playful, rhyming story, Monster shows young readers that, with a little help from a friend, the dark isn’t that scary after all.
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  • 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
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  • Classical Myths

    Gerrie McCall, Lisa Regan

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Examines mythical creatures from around the world, explaining the story behind each myth, how each creature came into existence, and where in the world each myth originated.
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  • 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.
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