Traces the history of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, and discusses its geological features, plant and animal life, dangers, and the challenges of preservation.
Traces the history of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, and describes its geological features, human population, plant and animal life, dangers, and the challenges of preservation.
Explores the history of wizards, druids, shamans, and witches, looks at how they are depicted in books and films, and discusses their appearance in modern life.
Presents an introduction to various weapons of fantasy literature, mythology, and folklore, including swords, daggers, axes, lances, bows, armors, and beasts. Includes illustrations.
Presents an introduction to heroines and princess of folklore, in simple text with illustrations, including information on Joan of Arc, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Boudicca, and more.
Provides information about legendary and mythical cities. Includes stories about Camelot, Atlantis, Valhalla, El Dorado, Minas Tirith, Rivendell, and Xanadu.
Presents an introduction to the knights and heroes of legend and folklore, in simple text with illustrations, including information on King Arthur, their tournaments, battle tactics, and related topics.
Describes the parts of a castle, how different kinds of castles were built, how sieges were laid, what dungeons were used for, and what daily life in a castle was like, and includes photos of castles in England and elsewhere as well as fantasy illustrations.
Explores the origins of unicorn legend and lore, describes the attributes of the magical creatures, looks at their appearance in books and films, and discusses the search for real unicorns. Includes an examination of several other magical creatures, including Pegasus, griffins, and mermaids.
Describes the origins of elves and fairies in children's literature focusing on their magical abilities. Discusses the differences between elves and fairies and how they can both represent moments of good and evil.
