Ollhoff, Jim
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: 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 SPAPeters, 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 FARStaniszewski, 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 STAMcCullum, 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 MCCKimmel, 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: A whimsical and imaginative catalog of fantastical beasts and creatures of myth and legend from around the world-complete with a code that needs cracking to uncover the mystery of the monster atlas! -- amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press Kids 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.24 LAWLondon, Martha
Summary: Introduces readers to mermaids, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2020
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 398.21 LONCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.45 LONMcAllister, Angela
Summary: Travel around a world full of spooky stories from all over the globe.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2019
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Pub Co Inc 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC PYLRyan, Pam Munoz
Summary: "Maximiliano Cordoba loves stories, especially the legend Buelo tells him about a mythical gatekeeper who can guide brave travelers on a journey into tomorrow. If Max could see tomorrow, he would know if he will make Santa Maria's celebrated futbol team and whether he'll ever meet his mother, who disappeared when he was a baby. He longs to know more about her, but Papa won't talk. So when Max...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC RYASummary: 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?
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV SECPlatt, 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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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE PLASeto, Loretta
Summary: A little girl celebrates the Chinese Moon Festival with her parents, who tell her three legends about the moon while they eat mooncakes and drink tea.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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Summary: In this wordless picture book, a cat named Spot ventures out an open window and through a city on a journey, while his owner tries to find him.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE COLOgaki, Philippe
Summary: An ancient Evil has returned to Earth after being banished for millennia. The old gods who thought they had defeated Evil must find new heroes. Six children, from all over the world, are chosen. The stories of the first chosen -- Yuko, Amir, and Abigail -- appear in book one. Book two tells the stories of Parvati, Miguel, and Neo. In India, Parvati Patel seems to be constantly in motion. She's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Papercutz 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC MYTThompson, Kay
Summary: Collects six stories featuring Eloise, a little girl who lives in the Plaza hotel in New York City.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books 2016
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Summary: It is time for the The Golden Chalice race, and once again the three blind mice, Poppy, Basil, and Lily, are competing using sonar tech to navigate the twisting track; but the Farmer family cats are determined to win and have plans to once again sabotage the Mayhem Mice--just as they did in the last race, cutting off the tail of the mices' vehicles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 FARAdams, Alane
Summary: Abigail's new witch powers are tested by Endera, her rival at Tarkana Witch Academy, and by protecting her new friend Hugo, and then are fully challenged when she mistakenly gets involved with the Netherworld's Queen Octonia and her spiderlings.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: JT Fantasy AdamsBlackwood, Sage.
Summary: "Jinx travels throughout the Urwald to unite its people and creatures against encroaching threats"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BLAFinn, Peter
Summary: "For thousands of years, sailors have watched the ocean from the decks of their ships. And many returned from their voyages with tales of mermaids! This accessible text brings together myths from cultures all over the world and highlights the interesting stories of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid of the 1800s as well as the original "Little Mermaid" fairytale. Readers will explore possible...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 FINLondon, Martha
Summary: "Introduces readers to fairies, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.45 LONRiordan, Rick.
Summary: The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land--Greece itself--to find the Doors of Death.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Manufactured and distributed by] Findaway World, LLC 2012