Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Folklore & Mythology

From the creative team of Ruby's Chinese New Year, Chinese medicine practitioner Vickie Lee and illustrator Joey Chou--the visual development artist of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse--present this bilingual baby picture book introducing Chinese characters through the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The adventure loving...

Get ready to go back in time and discover one of history's most fascinating civilizations--Ancient Egypt! This illustrated introduction to Egyptology is packed with stories of pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, gods, and more. In A Child's Introduction to Egyptology, kids will travel back in time...

Learn about 50 of the world's most magical plants. Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical plants. For thousands of years, plants have been used to heal and soothe. Discover the amazing...

Introduce your child to the stars of Greek mythology in this epic first-alphabet board book It's never too early to introduce kids to mythology. Pairing a star from Greek mythology with each letter of the alphabet, ABC of Greek Myths is the perfect primer...

Which goddess pulled the Moon across the sky each night? Who had the strength to start earthquakes and whirlpools? And was there really a god of parties and theater?Find out the answers to these questions, and many more, in this incredible guide to the...

Big, bold, and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019. How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations...

Thiago de Moraes, el autor de los bestsellers Atlas de mitos y Atlas de historia, regresa con el apasionante Atlas de descubrimientos. Preparaos para emprender un gran viaje de descubrimientos. Quizá os haga falta un mapa... Pero los mapas del Atlas de descubrimientos son...

Shortlisted for Children's Travel Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2023 On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms, phantom islands, and even legendary continents once sought by explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people...

2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK A high-contrast board book full of fairy tale creatures, designed for babies' developing eyes by artist Janna Steagall Baby sees dragons. Baby sees unicorns. Baby sees gnomes. Created for the youngest readers and their developing...

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the...

Learn all about creatures and monsters throughout history and discover if they're real or not in this new nonfiction series! Behind the Legend looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, mythbusting lens, debating whether or not the sightings...

Discover the unsolved mystery of Bigfoot in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers!Bigfoot is a large, hairy, ape-like creature said to live in the forests of North America. Many people claim they have seen Bigfoot. Some of them have even...

Author-illustrator Nathan Hale tells some of the spookiest stories in US history in Bones and Berserkers, the 13th book in the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series. Bones and Berserkers is the unlucky 13th book in the New York Times bestselling Nathan...

Discover the captivating tales of the sun and moon and learn how they have shaped both our world and the course of human history. From ancient times to today, people have gazed at the sun and moon, telling stories, making discoveries, and unlocking their...

Are you ready to unravel the world's greatest mysteries? Pick up your magnifying glass and put on your detective caps, because you're about to enter the wacky, case-cracking world of Bust or Trust! Explore legendary people, strange events, mythical creatures, magical places and otherworldly...

A spellbinding journey through the Moon's mysteries and magic. For thousands of years, the Moon has been our glowing companion in the night sky and a source of wonder for scientists, storytellers, and stargazers alike. Chasing the Moon is your magical guide to its...

Step into the shadows of weird history and folklore with this captivating cryptozoology guide, revealing the truth behind the world's most famous (and infamous) monsters. Young readers can investigate the stories behind legendary creatures, learning how scientific methods and detective work help separate fact...

An imaginative nonfiction middle grade exploration of mythology, paleontology, and early civilizations through legendary creatures from across the globe and the fossils that might have inspired their origins that "will draw in the most reluctant readers" (School Library Journal, starred review). What if we...

Immerse yourself in the rich, fascinating history of dragons in this illustrated gift book. Meet the fire-breathing beasts of mythology in this beautifully illustrated book brimming with scaled behemoths. Lurking in every corner of the earth, from the deepest depths of the oceans, to...

Dragons are seen in myths and stories in many countries worldwide. From the wyrms of Europe to the long of China to the Australian rainbow serpents and beyond, there are so many types of dragons to learn about. Discover their similarities and differences, both...