Creatures of legend

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Wendigo

First Nations forest feaster
"In the northern forests of the United States and Canada, a legendary evil spirit with endless hunger takes shape. Readers will learn about how this creature became feared through the oral traditions of First Nation members"--.
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Kraken

gigantic ocean terror
"This title traces the history of the kraken and its long list of recorded sightings. The legendary size and terrifying tales of the kraken are fully explained by the end"--.
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Kitsune

Japan's shapeshifting tricksters
"The fox is up to its oldest tricks in this book about shapeshifting kitsune. Readers will get to know the history of these legendary creatures and all that they are capable of. The text also explains how traditional Japanese life influenced the stories of the kitsune"--.
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Phoenix

ancient Egypt's firebird
2023
The history of the phoenix began in ancient Egypt and spread to nearly every other culture. Readers will get to know the symbolism of the phoenix's life cycle and where it's been used in popular culture today. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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Chupacabra

Latin America's bloodthirsty predator
The Chupacabra came onto the legendary creature's scene in 1995 and the mystery of it has spread far and wide. This text traces the history, appearances, and theories behind Latin America's bloodthirsty monster.
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Dragons

A history of dragons in popular legend.
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Vampires

2014
Discusses where and how vampire legends began, how they are reflected in different cultures, and how they are understood today.

Sea monsters

2014
Discusses where and how these legends began, how they are reflected in different cultures, and how they are understood today.

Werewolves

2014
Presents a history of werewolves in popular legend.

Unicorns

2014
Describes unicorn legends from around the world.

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