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D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths by Ingri Daulaire Publisher Comments "For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum Publisher Comments Travel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures That May or May Not Exist by Kelly Milner Halls Publisher Comments and#160;Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is considered a cryptidand#8212;a creature of cryptozoology. What is cryptozoology? According to author and cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, it is the study of creatures not formally recognized by traditional... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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Favorite African Folktales (04 Edition) by Nelson Mandela Publisher Comments Mandela, a Nobel Laureate for Peace, has selected these thirty-two tales with the specific hope that Africa's oldest stories, as well as a few new ones, be perpetuated by future generations and be appreciated by children throughout the world. In these... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Stories From Around the World by Heather Amery Publisher Comments Stories of brave heroes and heroines are retold alongside tales of wonderful magic, of strange and faithful creatures, and of how things first began.... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $11.50 Used - Hardcover
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Greek Myths by Olivia Coolidge Publisher Comments From the terror of Medusa and the Minotaur to the Labors of Heracles and journeys of Theseus, the stories in this collection have thrilled and enthralled people for centuries with their high drama, hazardous quests, and unforgettable characters (both... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $5.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Adventures of Ulysses by Bernard Evslin Publisher Comments The leader of the Greek forces returning from Troy encounters the Cyclops, the beautiful sorceress Circe and more, as he tries to ward off the anger of the gods.... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $2.95 Used - Mass Market
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The Troll with No Heart in His Body by Lise Lunge Larsen Publisher Comments As tall as trees and as ancient and rugged as the Norwegian landscape from which they come, trolls are some of lore's most fascinating and varied creatures. Some live under bridges, others deep inside caves. They can carry their heads under their arms or... (read more) Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Story Tree: Tales to Read Aloud with CD (Audio) by Hugh Lupton Synopsis This delightful collection of tales from around the world includes favorites like The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Norwegian) as well as less familiar stories such as The Blue Coat (Jewish) and The Sweetest Song (African-American). Hugh Lupton's engaging... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $6.95 Used - Trade Paper
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King Pom and the Fox by Jessica Souhami Synopsis Li Ming looks so proud guarding his one pomegranate tree that people laughingly call him King Pom.” But when he catches a big red fox stealing a pomegranate, the fox makes a deal with him Get me out of here and Ill make you rich!... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $4.48 Used - Hardcover
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King Arthur and His Knights (Children's Classics) by James Knowles Publisher Comments An Idealized Middle Ages, a world filled with violent tests of courage, clamorous and raging battle, adventurous quests, and yearning love of knight and damsel unfolds for the reader. This volume invites you to enter the medieval world of knightly legend... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $2.50 Used - Hardcover
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Not One Damsel in Distress : World Folktales for Strong Girls (00 Edition) by Jane Yolen Publisher Comments These thirteen folktales have one thing in common: brainy, brawny, brave heroines--and not one damsel in distress! From Bradamante, the fierce female medieval knight, to Li Chi, the Chinese girl who slays a dreaded serpent and saves her town, these... (read more) List Price $21.00 Your price: $11.00 Used - Hardcover
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The Story of the Grail and the Passing of Arthur by Howard Pyle Publisher Comments Time honored retelling of the Arthurian legends, including the adventures of Sir Galahad and the pursuit of the Holy Grail, as well as the last days of King Arthur — his attack on Sir Launcelot, fatal battle with Sir Mordred, and final journey... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Silver Charm by Robert D San Souci Synopsis As a little boy named Satsu plays with his best friends, a puppy and a fox cub, he wanders too near the edge of the forest, where a horrible ogre snatches him up. The ogre wants to eat him for supper, but Satsu trades his silver charm for his life... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $3.50 Used - Hardcover
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Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Publisher Comments Once upon a time, in a little village in India, there lived an old woman. Everyone in the village called her Grandma. One day, Grandma received a letter from her daughter, who lived on the other side of the jungle. "Please come and visit me," said the... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $12.50 Used - Hardcover
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In the Time of the Drums Gullah by Kim L. Siegelson and Brian Pinkney Publisher Comments Mentu has never known Africa. He is an island-born boy. But Grandmother Twi, she has Africa in her bloodand she shares the old magic of her home through songs and stories. One day, a slave ship docks on the shore of the island where Mentu lives... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Golden Fleece: And the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Padraic Colum Publisher Comments Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $5.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Mermaid's Twin Sister: More Stories from Trinidad by Lynn Joseph Publisher Comments This sequel to "A Wave in Her Pocket" offers six stories based on Trinidad's folklore, in a framework of contemporary island life.... (read more) List Price $13.95 Your price: $3.95 Used - Hardcover
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Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox: The Great Pancake Adventure by Matthew Luckhurst Publisher Comments In this humorous twist on a classic tale, Paul Bunyan and his best friend, Babe the Blue Ox, leave life on the farm to work for a logger who pays them with their favorite thing: pancakes! Paul and Babe tromp across the country with the logger, filling... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Hardcover
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Timeless Tales from Many Lands: Adventure Stories for Today's Kids by Readers Digest Publisher Comments Delight young readers with an introduction to international literature and culture with 40 children's classics from around the world. Retold tales, filled with specially commissioned illustrations, captivate kids with giants, witches, and fantastic... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $9.50 Used - Hardcover
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