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Exploring stories about unicorns from around the globe, this narrative text presents myths and legends in an easy-to-follow narrative voice in conjunction with possible scientific explanations. Bright images and a playful design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary allows readers to build upon their vocabulary.
2) Griffins
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Is that a lion? Is it an eagle? NO, it's a griffin, the winged king of beasts! Glossy feathers, powerful wings, and the heart and body of a lion make up this fantastical creature. Ever wondered what a griffin eats? How does it fight against evil? Where does it live? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a noble journey to learn all about griffins.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding monsters such as Big Foot, the kraken, the Loch Ness Monster, and dragons. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their monster knowledge.
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Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
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47 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
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English
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"Did you know that the legendary Hercules fought against the hydra, a sea monster with many heads? Or that the giant squid is powerful enough to use its 30-foot-long tentacles to turn a whale into prey? Enormous creatures still lurk in the depths of the ocean! Embracing children's delight in the mythical creatures while also imparting fascinating facts about the real ones, discover the history of these special animals and decide for yourself if you...
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Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2010.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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An elaborately illustrated journey into the imaginative realms of popular fantasy creatures profiles such inventive groupings as a riddle of sphinx, a splash of mermaids and a grace of unicorns.
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English
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Helaine Becker places six different kinds of monsters under her microscope to expose the proven scientific principles behind the legends. There's also historical background on each monster, as well as trivia and jokes in sidebars, and quizzes at the end of every chapter for readers to test their knowledge. Becker uses the never-ending appetite for all things monster to engage the imaginations of children and get them excited about science, especially...
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Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 26 cm.
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English
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An introduction to animal creatures shrouded in mystery and controversy, including Bigfoot, the Kraken, and the Loch Ness monster.
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Publisher Annotation: From A is for Anonymouse and I is for Incredibull, to K is for Kangarude and R is for Rocktopus, this ABC book will have readers laughing out loud as they learn the alphabet with animals they may never have seen--or even heard of--before.
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Publisher Annotation: When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone... Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter books. Featuring a cast of remarkable characters,...
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