Fry, 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 FRYSmith, Elliott
Summary: "Did the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team really win the gold medal by beating the Soviet Union in 1980? Do Detroit Red Wings fans really throw octopuses onto the ice at home games? Do hockey players really get to take the Stanley Cup home with them? Get ready to learn the real stories behind these and other great hockey myths and legends!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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Summary: Myths are a rich source of history. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Learn the history of the South Pacific myths, as well as their deeper meaning, from the desert tribes of Australia to New Zealand's origin of the coconut.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 292 OLLDrimmer, Stephanie Warren
Summary: "100 facts about real-life amazing animals and the myths, legends, and fantastic creatures they inspired"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2022
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Summary: An accidental encounter with a thorn bush on his way to the spring dance has Davy Crockett kicking up his heels and out-dancing even the audacious Miss Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.22 MILGregory
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 GREMenzies, Jean
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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: 202 MENPyle, Howard
Contents: The story of Launcelot -- The book of Sir Tristram -- The book of Sir Percival.
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Publisher / Publication Date: C. Scribner's Sons 1984
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 821.1 PYLLin, Jami Nakamura
Summary: In this genre-bending and deeply emotional memoir that mirrors the sensation of being caught between realms, the author, after the death of her father, grapples with her bipolar disorder and sets out to interrogate the very notion of recovery through the lens of figures from Japanese, Taiwanese and Okinawan legend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books 2023
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Summary: "Did a major-league pitcher really hit a bird with a fastball in the middle of a game? What did a goat have to do with the Chicago Cubs not winning a championship for more than 70 years? Did Babe Ruth really point toward center field just before hitting a big home run in the 1932 World Series? Prepare to uncover the real stories behind these and other great baseball myths and legends!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 SMISummary: Few modern authors have not been influenced by the medieval Middle Eastern literary classic "The book of a thousand and one nights." Over one thousand years ago, a legend was told about a beautiful young woman who attempted to prolong her impending execution by telling adventure tales to a murderous sultan for a thousand and one nights. The tales she wove are set in India, Persia, Egypt,...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2006
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Summary: "Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other great basketball myths and legends!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2023
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Summary: Cryptozoology: Could Unexplained Creatures Be Real? Readers will examine the history of Cryptozoology, Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 001.944 SPAHodges, Margaret
Summary: A retelling of four Arthurian legends, "The Sword in the Stone," "Excalibur," "The Lady of the Lake," and "The Last Great Battle," which feature Merlin, King Arthur, and other familiar figures.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 HODCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 HODLondon, Jonathan
Summary: With the help of other animals, Wise Old Coyote manages to acquire fire from the wicked Yellow Jacket sisters.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 LONEhlert, Lois.
Summary: When Fox tells Mole she must move out of her tunnel to make way for a new path, Mole finds an ingenious way to save her home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt Brace 1998
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 EHLCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE EHLPeters, Stephanie True
Summary: In this graphic adaptation of the American folk tale, young Johnny Slimeseed is a gentle monster who does not look forward to Fright Night like the other monster kids in Nightmare swamp--so, with advice from a wise worm, he decides to plant a forest of slime trees to entertain the other swamp kids and give them something other than scaring humans to do.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J GRAPHIC FARSceurman, Mark
Summary: Weird Civil War delves into the peculiar history and ghastly legacy of the bloodiest period in American history, featuring the era's most gripping tragic tales, fascinating facts, spooky scenarios, and eccentric characters. This brand-new volume—which compiles the most compelling Civil War stories from the bestselling Weird series—will excite precocious history students, Civil War buffs, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2015
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 973.7 SCEMartin, Rafe
Summary: In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, the Rough-Face Girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the Invisible Being. This variation on the Cinderella tale takes place in an Algonquin village on the shores of Lake Ontario.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 1993
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: J Native MartinMcCullum, Kenya
Summary: Examines 12 of the creepiest urban legends. Each spread provides information about a spooky story and its origins and variations paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12-Story Library, an imprint of Peterson Publishing Company 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 MCCStaniszewski, Anna
Summary: "Am I really Polish? On a trip to visit relatives in Poland, a young girl feels disconnected from her identity ... until she and her cousin bond over their shared love of mermaids, magic and fairy tales"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STAKimmel, 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.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2019
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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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1 available in Michigan Collection, Call number: MI Misc Mys ClementsPeterson, Megan Cooley
Summary: "Did a spider actually lay its eggs in a woman's face? Do alligators really live in the New York City sewers? Readers will be captivated by mysterious urban legends while also learning the facts about each claim. Which rumors hold a hint of truth and which claims are totally bonkers? Exciting, easy-to-read text and compelling images will keep struggling and reluctant readers alike flipping the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone 2023