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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
What could be merrier than joining Robin Hood's band of Merry Men for adventures across the English countryside? Pirates of the trees, rather than the seas, Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and many others ensure Robin's clever schemes relieve the rich of their excess treasures, and redistribute the wealth to those most in need. Howard Pyle was an accomplished author, and an illustrious illustrator as well; his original images, published with...
2) The Aeneid
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book tells the story of an epic voyage in which Aeneas crosses stormy seas, becomes entangled in a tragic love affair with Dido of Carthage, descends to the world of the dead - all the way tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods - and finally reaches Italy, where he will fulfill his destiny: to found the Roman people.
Author
Language
English
Description
"In her small hometown, librarian Ruth Cornier has always felt like an outsider, even as her beloved father rains fire-and-brimstone warnings from the pulpit at Holy Fire Baptist. Unfortunately for Ruth, the only things the townspeople fear more than the God and the Devil are the myths that haunt the area, like the story of the Low Man, a vampiric figure said to steal into sinners' bedrooms and kill them on moonless nights. When a skull is found deep...
Author
Series
King Arthur series (Howard Pyle) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 21
Language
English
Description
Recounts Arthur's chief adventures including his becoming King, his marriage to Guinevere, and his benevolent but troubled reign over England.
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 2
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Retells the story of the great turtle Makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help create the special place known as Mackinac Island.
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 4
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargained for.
11) Gnomes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This title introduces the gnome by looking at its history, the culture or cultures it comes from, what it symbolized, and how it is shown today. Backmatter shows modern gnomes kids might recognize today. Complete with historical photographs and full-color images. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. " --
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10-pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel drivin' man helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill.
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 6
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book...
14) Robin Hood
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A graphic novel retelling the legend of Robin Hood.
Author
Publisher
Beyond the Fray Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and stories of weird spirits, odd tales of Santa Claus, bizarre superstitions, strange weather predictions, Krampus the Christmas Monster, stories of little people, New Year's Eve rituals, the deadly wendigo, and numerous other Holiday traditions for the darkest days of the year.
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and legends so compelling.
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In this simple adaptation, King Arthur battles the black knight who breaks King Arthur's sword, which leads to Arthur getting a magical sword from the Lady of the Lake. After King Arthur is victorious over the black knight, the black knight vows to serve King Arthur forever.
Publisher
Screen Media
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Chase and Laine head to the Horror Hound festival where Laine begins to experience unexplained premonitions and disturbing visions associated with the town's past, and in particular, local legend The Creeper. As the festival gets underway and the blood-soaked entertainment builds to a frenzy, Laine believes that something unearthly has been summoned and that for the first time in 23 years, The Creeper is back.
20) Lost cities
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses how archaeologists search for lost cities using ancient texts, stories told through the generations, and satellite imaging.
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