Juvenile Nonfiction - Social Science - Folklore & Mythology

The storyteller becomes the story in this illuminating biographical picture book of Hans Christian Andersen, father of the modern fairy tale. A century and a half have passed since Hans Christan Andersen's death, but his stories are more alive than ever. Across languages, borders,...

Spinning, I can't stop spinning, so stay a minute, and I, Arachne, will spin a story for you . . . In this singular collection, the heroes and heroines of fifteen Greek and Roman tales give their own dramatic accounts of events. From the...

In this beautifully illustrated mock-autobiography for middle-grade readers, Wind speaks directly to the reader, telling fascinating stories that show their cultural, historical and technical importance to humans. Make no mistake: Wind is not shy or humble. Wind is violent, impulsive, arrogant and unpredictable --...

From magic to monsters to amazing heroes--world mythology for kids ages 6 to 9 Myths are stories that have been told over hundreds of years to help explain why the world works the way it does. They're filled with powerful magic, mysterious monsters, and...

Put on your detective hat and prepare all your investigative tools, because you've been assigned a new case to solve: the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster!Follow along as award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction tools and storytelling prowess to investigate...

Put on your detective hat and prepare all your investigative tools, because you've been assigned a new case to solve: the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster!Follow along as award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction tools and storytelling prowess to investigate...

You are the mighty Greek hero Jason. Along with your crew of argonauts, you are setting sail in search of the Golden Fleece. But your journey will not be easy. Sea monsters, powerful witches, and deadly beasts stand in your way. Can you survive...

A captivating picture book biography of a boy who imagined a world full of dragons and grew up to be beloved author J. R. R. Tolkien. John Ronald loved dragons. He liked to imagine dragons when he was alone, and with his friends, and...

DK's best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series explores the fantastical world of myths and legends. Discover stories from myth and legend as you've never seen them before through incredibly detailed 3D illustrations in this encyclopedia for children aged 9+. Knowledge Encyclopedia's clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and...

Meet the bold, the brave, and the brilliant - over 100 individual heroes of legend from cultures around the world are profiled in an engaging and fun way! Explore the adventures of more than 100 heroes of ancient legend, brought to life in this...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back...

Dive into Greek mythology and learn how Medusa became the snake-haired monster she is in this exciting picture book in the Little Myths series. Most people know Medusa for the halo of snakes that sit on her head and her ability to turn anyone...

Dive into Norse mythology and learn how Thor became a strong, hammer-wielding god in this exciting picture book in the Little Myths series. Most people know Thor for being the super strong God of Thunder who could control lightning and who rode around on...

YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers2025 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book WinnerCCBC Choices 2025The New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2024 2025 Texas Topaz List An extensively researched, myth-busting account of the world's most famous monster hoax--the Loch Ness Monster--and...

Meet brave princesses, kind giants, magical elves, and vengeful serpents in this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional tales from around the world. From African animal fables to Native American trickster tales, curious readers will find 20 spellbinding retellings of ancient stories from across the...

If you believe that all you need to fight an evil bloodthirsty fiend is garlic or holy water, think again. What you need is to keep a cool head and reach for your copy of Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts!Have you heard of the...

Take a journey into the unknown and discover over 150 extraordinary locations-from ice caves and haunted houses to glowing lakes-in this fully updated and revised guide to the world's most secret places.Climb a stairway to nowhere on top of a mountain, lose yourself in...

Uncover our planet's most sensational secrets with this mind-boggling atlas of mysteries that's packed with more than 100 strange and unexplained enigmas. What happened to the Bermuda Triangle? Where have Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Yowie been sighted? Why does the legend of Area...

Discover the world beneath the waves with this magically illustrated treasury of folklore from the ocean deeps. Do you know the story of the ghost ship Mary Celeste? Or the myths behind seaquakes and tsunamis? Have you heard of Nanaue, the Hawaiian King of...

Unearth the secrets of our natural world with the Lore of the Land, a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies, and seas. From thundering rivers to shady groves, flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped mountains to the...