"This ... picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books--John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the [eighteenth] century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery--for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named--became a celebrated author and publisher,...

"Invites readers to investigate stories about ghosts through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics"--

"Invites readers to investigate stories about werewolves through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics"--

This title introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding ghosts and see how the creatures are reflected in different cultures. Features include a table of contents, glossary, and index. Plus, an Xtreme Challenge page with content questions help readers process and build upon their ghost knowledge. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This title focuses on witches and gives information related to their origins, history, 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. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

This 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 Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Stories about trolls from Norse mythology.

A collection of fairy tales, folklore, and famous stories from around the world arranged for reading aloud.

"This title introduces you to some of the world's most popular legendary monsters. Your readers will learn about the real-life history surrounding monsters such as Big Foot, the kraken, the Loch Ness Monster, and dragons"

This title focuses on lost lands and gives information related to their origins, theories, and place in popular culture. It offers photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index.