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A little old man learns the secret behind a magical fiddle. An undersea princess leaves her amber palace for love.

A princess makes a daring deal with the Queen of the Snakes. A lonely sister weaves stinging plants together in order to save her brothers from their mother.

Examines 12 creepy urban legends. Each spread provides information about a legend and how it came to be talked about.

Beginning with an explanation of the historical origins of zombies, it follows their history straight through to the threat they pose to the world today.

When Grace’s dog runs away and disappears inside an old hospital on the outskirts of town, she has no choice but to follow her beloved pet into the abandoned building.

Leprechauns are a type of fairy! There are more surprises and plenty of magical myths and lore in this enchanting, high-interest volume, full of beautiful images of bewitching creatures.

Weaves together the elements of a tall tale so that students see firsthand how a new tall tale based on a familiar character unfolds and evolves.

Describes various urban legends, from Bigfoot to Bloody Mary.

"After encountering a Jersey Devil while on a field trip to the Pine Barrens, Elliot and his new friend Uchenna help their weird teacher Professor Fauna rescue the mythological creature from a pair of greedy billionaire brothers"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to some of the oddest American legends, including the Jersey Devil, Blackbeard's ghost, and Pecos Bill.

Retells stories of spirits, fairies, and other fantastic creatures from the Coos, Mi'kmaq, Ojibwa, Ute, Dakota, Kahnawake, and other Native American tribes.

Engaging and enlightening, this book presents new evidence of transoceanic visitors to America, hundreds, even thousands, of years before the time of European exploration.

Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real person, John Chapman.

Fables, myths, and legends have withstood the test of time. Readers of all ages still delight in these stories, which have at least a hint of fiction if not a heavy dose.

"It has been years since Helen Franklin left England. In Prague, working as a translator, she has found a home of sorts--or, at least, refuge.