Pines and Plains Libraries

Presents an introduction to the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding demons, discussing how different cultures have depicted demons throughout the ages and the rituals they have used to appease them and drive them out.

These mythical creatures were thought to be as large as mountains and were responsible for causing lots of trouble for humans. Readers will discover some of the most popular legends and folklore about giants in this book. The comprehensive volume covers giants from a variety of mythological traditions-from the Greeks to the Mayans. The exciting story of the Norse god Thor and his adventures in the land of giants is featured in graphic-novel form....

Describes the characteristics of ogres and legends and folklore about the mythical creatures and features a retelling of the tale "Tom Hickathrift and the Ogre of Tilney Marsh," told in graphic novel format, in which a man renowned for his large stature gains fame and fortune by defeating an ogre in battle.

Readers may picture unicorns as beautiful white horselike creatures with a single horn in the middle of the head. However, depictions of unicorns vary throughout history from culture to culture. This book introduces readers to what unicorns are, how unicorn stories differ across the globe, and where unicorn stories originated.

Describes werewolves found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of the tale of a werewolf outside an eighteenth-century German village, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.

Describes centaurs found in folklore, presents a graphic retelling of Hercules and the centaurs, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.

Describes trolls found in folklore, presents a story of their interaction with humans, and provides summaries of other tales featuring these mythical creatures.

Children's book describing the legend of Bigfoot.

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind fairies.

Not all mermaids look like the ones seen in movies. This stimulating book will show readers how to draw different styles of mermaids, including cartoon and manga, and teach them about the roles mermaids play in mythology.