"Fairies come in all shapes and sizes--brownies, pixies, and even leprechauns are types of fairies. Fairies are known for their beauty, but watch out for their tempers! These tricky, mercurial creatures can wreak havoc! Perfect for self-selection, this question-and-answer book covers legendary fairies' appearance, behavior, and where they live. Simple infographics draw in browsers and visual learners. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep...

In this retelling of the classic Aesop fable, hardworking ants stock up for the winter while a fun-loving grasshopper plays all year long, until the cold weather arrives and he realizes his mistake in not planning ahead.

In this variation of the old tale of the ant who gathers food for winter, and the grasshopper who does not prepare, there is an unexpected ending.

"Survey the legends and folklore about werewolf appearance, behavior, and homes in a fun question-and-answer format that reinforces inquiry-based learning for early elementary-age readers. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary, and index"-- Provided by publisher.

"Legendary mermaids aren't always the sweet, pretty fish women we see in popular culture. In folklore, mermaids were known to sink ships and drag sailors under water. But they aren't all bad. Some would save sailors from watery deaths. Perfect for self-selection, this question-and-answer book covers legendary mermaids' appearance, behavior, and where they live."-- Provided by publisher.

A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.

Retellings of sixty Aesop's fables.

A king who wears a wig to hide that he has only one ear, a secret shared only with his barber, hires a new barber who finds it impossible to remain silent.

"This title introduces the griffin by looking at its history, the culture or cultures it comes from, what it symbolized, and how it is shown today. Backmatter shows other flying creatures in mythology. Complete with historical photographs and full-color images." -- Amazon.

"An informative introduction to nature's scariest creatures, exploring why some animals are considered 'monsters.'"-- Provided by publisher.