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Legendary Creatures

Stories of mythical creatures can be found all over the world. Some ancient legends are shared in cultures across the globe, while other stories are specific to a certain place. From the depths of Loch Ness in Scotland to the deserts of the Middle East and everywhere in between, this series explores the legendary creatures that have captured the world's imagination. Young readers will enjoy learning about mermaids, werewolves, Bigfoot, unicorns, and more. Each title is filled with vivid, exciting images and a diagram detailing what characteristics make these creatures special. Additional features to aid in further comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions, a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.

Bigfoot
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Deep in the forests of North America, legends say there lives a creature more than 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and covered in hair. From Native American stories to modern sightings, Bigfoot has… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 710
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Dragons
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Legends tell of flying, fire-breathing creatures. Some legends say the creatures are kind and wise. Others say they can wreak havoc on unsuspecting villages. From ancient China to medieval… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 690
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Fairies
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Legends tell of tiny creatures with the ability to fly and perform magic. From old stories of fair folk to modern-day Tinker Bell, fairies have captured people's imaginations around the… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 560
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Genies
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Deep in the Middle Eastern deserts, legends tell of creatures with extraordinary powers. From The Thousand and One Nights to Disney's Aladdin, genies have captured people's imaginations for… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 700
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Gnomes
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

In shady forests and dark caves, legends tell of small creatures living underground From European legends to gardens around the world, gnomes have captured people's imaginations for… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 690
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Mermaids
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Legends tell of beautiful creatures living deep in the ocean, ready to either help passing ships or lure sailors to their graves. From fairy tales to films, mermaids have captured people's… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 690
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
The Loch Ness Monster
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

In the depths of Loch Ness, legends say there lives a mysterious, massive creature. The Loch Ness Monster has captured people's imaginations for centuries, prompting people all over the world More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 740
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Trolls
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Scandinavian legends tell of creatures--sometimes small, sometimes large--living in forests and mountains, away from humans. From Norse mythology to Frozen, trolls have captured people's… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 620
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Unicorns
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Legends tell of creatures that look like horses but have horns and magical powers. From Greek mythology to modern fairy tales, unicorns have captured people's imaginations for millennia.… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 620
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Vampires
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Legends tell of creatures that seem almost human but drink the blood of any people they come across. From Dracula to Buffy, vampires have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 650
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Werewolves
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Legends from around the world tell stories of a creature whose piercing howl under the full moon strikes fear into the hearts of those who hear it. From Greek mythology to Harry Potter,… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 690
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5
 
Zombies
From the Series: Legendary Creatures

Legends tell of creatures more dead than alive, roaming Earth in search of brains to consume. From Haitian Vodou to Night of the Living Dead, zombies have captured people's imaginations for… More →

  • Reading Level Grade 3
  • Lexile 620
  • Copyright 2022
  • Dimensions 8 x 9.5

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