McAllister, Angela
Summary: "50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors. This beautiful book of stories takes readers on a journey with 50 tales, featuring themes of nature from all around the world. Sit back, get comfortable and delve into this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln 2022
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Summary: Before there was Batman, Wonder Woman, or Black Panther ... there was Indra, Hindu king of gods, who battled a fearsome snake to save the world from drought. Athena, the powerful Greek goddess of wisdom who could decide the fate of battles before they even began. Okuninushi, the Japanese hero who defeated eighty brothers to become king and then traded it all for a chance at immortality....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co. 2018
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1 available in Adult, Call number: J292.13 ACCFry, Stephen
Summary: "A retelling of the Greek myth of the Trojan war"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FRYClements, Todd
Summary: Mackinac Island (Michigan) is famous for its fudge, history, and natural beauty -- but it has a darker side, too. Todd Clements, author of Haunts of Mackinac, returns with more tales of the island's legends, ghosts, and tragic tales.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Summary: "This spook-tactular collection features more than 20 fright-filled stories from around the globe. Retold with ghoulish relish by professional storyteller Wendy Shearer and beautifully illustrated by Teo Georgiev, these hair-raising tales are sure to send shivers down your spine."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lonely Planet Global Limited 2023
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Summary: This "who's who" guide to the gods, goddesses, and other important figures of Norse mythology was commissioned by Helgi, who, after more than a millennium as manager of Hotel Valhalla, became fed up with answering the same questions from newly deceased heroes at check-in. The profiles provide essential stats, interviews, and personal reflections so you can identify the gods and avoid those...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney-Hyperion 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC RIOWinsham, Willow
Summary: Why are Celtic fairies behind our compulsion to knock on wood? How is a Norse myth responsible for our fear of the number 13? And why might an ancient Byzantine war strategy make us wary of spilling salt? A fascinating and mystical tumble through thousands of years of curious traditions, Very Superstitious gets to the root of just why we practice these rituals. From keeping new shoes off the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Welbeck 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 001.9 WINPlatt, Christine A.
Summary: "In Caribbean folklore, Mama Glo is the mother of rivers and streams. She has a beautiful singing voice, but she doesn't like visitors! Still, brothers Keron and Kendon disobey the rules and search for her in the forest. What will they find?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022
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Summary: The adventures of Robin Hood and his band of good-hearted outlaws are vividly brought to life in this action-packed picture strip story.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne Publishing Ltd. 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 PUNSainte-Marie, Buffy
Summary: "Tâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the reserve--especially since his Kokum has given him the most amazing gift. His new Magic Hat has bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! He's so excited to see what adventures he and his new animal friends will have that he forgets his Kokum's advice: Watch out for tricksters! Tâpwê's adventure is everything he...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Kids 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED SAIGregory
Summary: A reproduction of the author's classic retelling of the heroic tales of Celtic mythology, Gods and Fighting Men, includes the original preface by poet William Butler Yeats and a pronunciation guide to Gaelic names and places.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Courage Books 1998
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.22 GREMilbourne, Anna
Summary: "In this new edition of The Odyssey, Homer's classic tale has been vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic illustrations bring to life Odysseus's encounters at sea, complete with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops." --Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 883 MILPlatt, Christine A.
Summary: "John Henry is the strongest, fastest hammerman working on the railroads in the years after the American Civil War. One day, a salesman comes by with a machine he says can drill faster than any man. John is determined to prove no fancy device can beat him"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE PLAPlatt, Christine A.
Summary: West African spider-god Anansi wants all of Sky God's famous stories, but to earn them, he has to outwit several of the animals in his village. It will take all of his cleverness and skills in mischief to pull it off. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, an imprint of Magic Wagon 2022
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Summary: This imaginative retelling of the classic Arthurian legends recounts the story of Arthur's formation of the Knights of the Round Table, his securing of the enchanted sword Excalibur and his wooing of the Lady Guinevere. Included as well are the legends of Sir Pelleas, the story of Sir Gawaine's pursuit of the White Hart and tales of Merlin the magician, Morgana Le Fay, the Lady of the Lake and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA Fiction Pyle 2016Rubin, Adam
Summary: Farmer Hector and his daughter Carla seek help from the monstrous chupacabra when their goats become giants and threaten the town.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Dial Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH RUBKimmel, Eric A.
Summary: Anansi the spider plans to trick Turtle into catching a fish for his dinner, but Turtle proves to be smarter and ends up with a free meal. Explains the origin of spider webs.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2019
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Summary: "Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Professor Alice Roberts uses archaeological discoveries to piece together a turning point in Britain's history. The key to her quest is the excavation of a stone palace in Cornwall, long believed to be the birthplace of the King Arthur legend. Was Arthur in fact ruler of a prosperous trading village, and the defender of the native Britons against the Anglo-Saxons?
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SECHall, Amanda.
Summary: Raven's son, Little Darkness, brings light and the Raven's song back to the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 HALCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE 398.2 hallMeister, Cari
Summary: Davy Crockett battles Snag, a fierce gator, from destroying steamers along the Mississipi River.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 MEISummary: When China is invaded by the Huns, Mulan decides that she must disguise herself as a soldier -- a man -- to fight in place of her ill father, who has been called up for war.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grolier Enterprises 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FIC DISNEArmstrong, Dorsey
Summary: For more than 1,000 years, stories of King Arthur and his knights have fascinated people from all different walks of life. What is it about this story that has given it such enduring popularity? What are the themes and ideals of Arthurian legend that have appealed to so many people across time and space? In this 24-lecture course, you will learn about the origins and development of Arthur's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015