Nonfiction picture book about griffins with facts about eating habits, behavior, and environment. Is that a lion? Is it an eagle? No, it's a griffin, the winged king of beasts! Glossy feathers, powerful wings, and the heart and body of a lion make up this fantastical creature. Ever wondered what a griffin eats? How does it fight against evil? Where does it live? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a noble journey...

Introduces readers to gnomes, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This enchanting and essential bedtime book about the world's most fantastical creatures helps early learners get to know more about their favorite beings from myths, legends and storybooks, from fairies and mermaid to dragons and unicorns.

Looks at mysterious creatures from legend, natural history, and controversial contemporary sightings.

Helaine Becker places six different kinds of monsters under her microscope to expose the proven scientific principles behind the legends. There's also historical background on each monster, as well as trivia and jokes in sidebars, and quizzes at the end of every chapter for readers to test their knowledge. Becker uses the never-ending appetite for all things monster to engage the imaginations of children and get them excited about science, especially...

A guide which tells fans everything they need to know about unicorns of yesterday and today--when and where the legends came from, how unicorns have influenced pop culture, and much more. -- Adapted from Amazon.com. Readers of all ages can learn all about the magnificent unicorns of the past and the charismatic creatures of today with this beautifully illustrated treasure trove of unicorn lore and history from Penelope Gwynne and Katie O'Neill.

An introduction to animal creatures shrouded in mystery and controversy, including Bigfoot, the Kraken, and the Loch Ness monster.

Introduces magical creatures from mythology around the world, including unicorns, dragons, werewolves, and kappa.

From the blood-sucking vampire and the three-headed dog Cerberus to the beautiful unicorn and the powerful centaur, a myriad of fantasy creatures from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images.--

An introduction to the alphabet that features make-believe animals, including the Anonymouse, Kangarude, and Rocktopus.