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English
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The master, writing with sometime collaborator Guerrero, compiled 82 one- and two-page descriptions of everything from "The Borametz" (a Chinese "plant shaped like a lamb, covered with golden fleece") to "The Simurgh" ("an immortal bird that makes its nest in the tree of science") and "The Zaratan" (a particularly cunning whale) in An Anthology of Fantastic Zoology in 1954. He added 34 more (and illustrations) for a 1967 edition, giving it the present...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Lexile measure
NC 1230L
Physical Desc
xxii, 42 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
The 2017 edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories included a new foreword from J.K. Rowling (writing as Newt Scamander) and 6 new beasts! A set textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since publication, Newt Scamander's masterpiece has entertained wizarding families through the generations. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable introduction to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. Scamander's...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1080L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores the characters of fantasy & folklore and places them in historical context. This series explores the characters who populate the world of fantasy and folklore. Elves, dragons, fairies, and other figures are placed in historical context for lovers of fantasy. Exploring these persistent characters throughout literature also serves as an excellent introduction for readers who are just discovering this favorite genre.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
690L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
Presents well-known monster legends of creatures like the yeti, chupacabra, vampires, and minotaurs. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
1020L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Asks the reader to examine all the evidence, and determine if the Yeti exists. Includes investigation tips, top secret sidebars, photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (12 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
With simple text and color photographs, shows young readers a selection of real and pretend animals. Compares these real creatures, such as horses and crocodiles, with pretend creatures, such as a Pegasus and a dragon.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
860L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the characteristics, behavior, life cycles, and habitats of pixies, sirens, gremlins, goblins, and orcs among other creatures. Features related legends from around the world, a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
870L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the life cycle, physical features, and behaviors of mythical beasts, including griffins, harpies, phoenixes, pegasi, unicorns, minotaurs, chimeras, gorgons, Cerberus, sea serpents, and Kraken. Includes an overview of mythical beast legends around the world, a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
930L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
Examines various cryptids from Bigfoot to the Loveland Frogmen. Includes a text-related quiz, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Author
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
When demonic cheerleaders invade his high school, Percy Jackson hurries to Camp Half Blood, from whence he and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth, while the war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near.
12) If I ran the zoo
Author
Lexile measure
AD 870L
Physical Desc
56 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
If Gerald McGrew ran the zoo, he'd let all the animals go and fill it with more unusual beasts--a ten-footed lion, an Elephant-Cat, a Mulligatawny, a Tufted Mazurka, and others.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (111 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language
English
Description
Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing forty-eight different fantasy creatures including dragons, trolls, fairies, elves, unicorns, sea serpents, and goblins.
Author
Series
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (64 pages) : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
Learn more about science behind the creatures that continue to frighten and fascinate us – from angry aliens to zombies. The Science of Monsters e-Book looks at the scientific aspects of monsters in Greek mythology, colossal creatures that were the result of radiation and genetic mutations, horrific humanoids, and even real-life "monsters" found in nature. This nonfiction reader engages middle school students with purposefully leveled content to...
Author
Lexile measure
IG 910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Creatures in fantastic tales have captured peoples imaginations for hundreds of years. Now fantasy fans can bring their imaginations to life and discover their inner artist by learning to draw their favorite fantastic creatures. Simple, step-by-step instructions teach readers to draw griffins, unicorns, minotaurs, and several other mythical beasts" --
Author
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (33 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Language
English
Description
Explorer Basil Bernard Barnswhitten (B.B.B.) has a list of creatures he needs to verify for an important report so he visits the Finchhaven Museum of Extraordinary Curiosities, Oddities Improbabilities. But he finds that one of the glass exhibit cases is damaged - something appears to be missing. Or did it escape? To complete his report, B.B.B. travels around the world to track down each creature on his list, all the while asking the same three questions:...
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