An Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a haunting, beautifully illustrated tale of kindness, music, and longing. Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk from the Abbey of Bangor was collecting driftwood along the wave-tossed shore when he found a boy washed up amid a circle of seals. At first the boy, wrapped in a shawl of woven seagrass, could barely move or speak. But when he regained his strength,...

An old woman complains about all the housework she has to do, but when some fairies come to help her she finds that they are more trouble than they are worth.

"Engaging images accompany information about Ireland. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Welcome to Ireland! In this title, leveled text and colorful photographs will guide readers through an introduction to the Emerald Isle. Readers will also encounter special features that highlight Ireland's landscape, wildlife, language, and more. The title ends with a full spread of facts about the country to summarize what readers have learned!"--

Learn about the Republic of Ireland's land and climate, plants and animals, natural resources, tourism, industry, history, and more.

"The United Kingdom has a rich history. Learn about the UK's early history and how it grew to become a world superpower. Discover how a land once ruled by monarchs navigates the modern political landscape"--