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Trinity Sight"Our people are survivors," Calliope's great-grandmother once told her of their Puebloan roots--could Bisabuela's ancient myths be true?Anthropologist Calliope Santiago awakens to find herself in a strange and sinister wasteland, a shadow of the New Mexico she knew. Empty vehicles litter the road. Everyone...
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GhostsThis title focuses on ghosts and gives information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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CryptidsThis title focuses on cryptids like Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster while giving information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to...
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Stories from the Six Worlds (2nd Edition): Mi'kmaw LegendsIn Stories from the Six Worlds, it is their stories, passed down by word of mouth, that best preserve and present Mi'kmaw culture. For in their tales, the People themselves speak about their world and give us glimpses of how their universe manifests, in...
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A Wave of StarsHave you ever heard of the moonbow? It's a rarely occurring natural phenomenon. Its beauty is otherworldly, but legend says that if animals gaze upon one... they become human Mimbi the seal and Kipo the turtle live carefree lives in the ocean, playing every...
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Neem the Half-Boy: English-Urdu EditionWanting badly to have a son, the Queen of Hich-Hich consults Arif the Wise Man on the matter. But because she fails to follow his precise instructions, she gives birth to a half-boy, whom she calls Neem. That Neem is able to make himself...
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Imagining the Supernatural North"Turning to face north, face the north, we enter our own unconscious. Always, in retrospect, the journey north has the quality of dream." Margaret Atwood, "True North"In this interdisciplinary collection, sixteen scholars from twelve countries explore the notion of the North as a realm...
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Caperucita Roja = Little Red Riding HoodAn easy to read fairy tale about Little Red Riding Hood and the encounters she has on her way to visit grandmother's house. Spanish only text, includes Spanish word list.Author: Winifred Barnum-Newman, Margaret HillertPublisher: Norwood House PressPublished: 07/01/2018Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.80h x...
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UFO Crash at Roswell: The Genesis of a Modern MythIn the summer of 1947 something mysterious crashed in the New Mexican desert near the town of Roswell. Whether it was an alien spacecraft manned by tiny humanlike beings or--the US government's official explanation--a scientific research balloon has long been a subject of passionate...
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Book of Nature Myths for ChildrenFifty-four nature myths from around the world, many from Native Americans, are collected and retold in this edition, originally published in 1902. The vocabulary is intended for young readers, with myths such "The Story of the First Hummingbird" and "Why the Aspen Leaves Tremble."Author:...
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears/Ricitos de Oro Y Los Tres OsosStriking art accompanies the favorite tale of Goldilocks giving it a fresh look that will enchant a new generation of readers. Retold in both Spanish and English, this universally familiar story is now a springboard for inspiring early readers and older learners alike to...
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The Gingerbread Man: A Classic Fairy TaleRun, run, as fast as you can You can't catch me - I'm the Gingerbread Man is the infectious refrain that this legendary character taunts at his hungry pursuers through this classic, playful romp. In the end it is the sly fox who knows...
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Lousy Rotten Stinkin' GrapesFox wants the grapes, but they're too high for him to reach. He's nothing if not crafty, and in this humorous new spin on the well-known fable, fox's scheme is taken to new heights.Author: Margie PalatiniPublisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublished: 08/11/2009Pages:...
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The Three Little Pigs"Open up, Pork Chop! Or I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll flatten this dump!"Three little pigs are happily working away in their delicious family business -- making the best-tasting waffles in the world. Business is so good, in fact, that the three siblings...
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The Princess Tales, Volume 2In a land far, far away . . .A boy with magical powers to win Princess Charming's heart. A fairy who likes turning humans into toads. A true love forbidden by the King. A world of fairies and magic -- what could be more...
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Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific CuriositiesA treasury of astonishing mythic marvels--and the surprising truths behind them Adrienne Mayor is renowned for exploring the borders of history, science, archaeology, anthropology, and popular knowledge to find historical realities and scientific insights--glimmering, long-buried nuggets of truth--embedded in myth, legends, and folklore. Combing...
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The Turning of the Year: Lore and Legends of the Irish SeasonsFrom the author of the hugely successful book Legendary Ireland, The Turning of the Year explores the Celtic division of the year, from Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine, to Lunasa, back to Samhain. It examines the significance of particular times of the year and...
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On the Shoulder of a GiantThis pan-Arctic Inuit legend, which tells the story of a friendly giant, is lightheartedly retold, featuring sweeping illustrations. Inukpak was big, even for a giant. He loved to walk across the tundra, striding over the widest rivers and wading through the deepest lakes. He...
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Little Red Riding HoodAn easy format retelling of the classic fairy tale, Little Red Riding Hood and the encounters she has on her way to visit grandmother's house. Newly re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency...
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The Island of the MightyFrom master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless stories that the ancient Celts told more than a thousand years ago. Among the greatest storytellers of the world, the ancient Celts told tales...
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