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1) Aliens
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Presents an introduction to the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding aliens, discussing how different cultures have depicted them throughout the ages and reports from people who claim to have been abducted.
2) Demons
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Presents an introduction to the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding demons, discussing how different cultures have depicted demons throughout the ages and the rituals they have used to appease them and drive them out.
3) Dragons
Author
Series
Pub. Date
©2011
Description
Dragons have captured the imagination of people throughout history in mythical tales. This book introduces readers to what dragons are, how dragon stories differ across the globe, and where dragon stories originated.
4) Giants
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
These mythical creatures were thought to be as large as mountains and were responsible for causing lots of trouble for humans. Readers will discover some of the most popular legends and folklore about giants in this book. The comprehensive volume covers giants from a variety of mythological traditions-from the Greeks to the Mayans. The exciting story of the Norse god Thor and his adventures in the land of giants is featured in graphic-novel form....
5) Goblins
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Discusses the recurring appearance of goblins in folklore from around the world and their enduring popularity in literature and films.
6) Ogres
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Formats
Description
Describes the characteristics of ogres and legends and folklore about the mythical creatures and features a retelling of the tale "Tom Hickathrift and the Ogre of Tilney Marsh," told in graphic novel format, in which a man renowned for his large stature gains fame and fortune by defeating an ogre in battle.
8) Unicorns
Author
Pub. Date
©2011
Description
Readers may picture unicorns as beautiful white horselike creatures with a single horn in the middle of the head. However, depictions of unicorns vary throughout history from culture to culture. This book introduces readers to what unicorns are, how unicorn stories differ across the globe, and where unicorn stories originated.
10) Werewolves
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
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.
11) Zombies
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
Presents an introduction to the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding zombies, discussing how different cultures have depicted them throughout the ages and the rituals they have used to fight them.
12) Centaurs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Formats
Description
Describes centaurs found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of Hercules and the centaurs, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
13) Firebirds
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Formats
Description
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.
14) Trolls
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Description
Describes trolls found in folklore, presents a story of their interaction with humans, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.
15) Unicorns
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Description
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.
17) Dragons
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind dragons. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"With the help of this book, young artists of all levels will learn to draw a variety of goblins and learn about the roles they play in mythology. Readers will learn to draw different styles of goblins, including manga, cartoon, and more realistic versions of these creepy creatures"--Publisher's website.
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