Catalog Search Results
1) Cowboys
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An illustrated collection of information, both fact and fiction, about the cowboys who helped to settle the West.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Exploring stories about unicorns from around the globe, this narrative text presents myths and legends in an easy-to-follow narrative voice in conjunction with possible scientific explanations. Bright images and a playful design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary allows readers to build upon their vocabulary"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years-and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur bones for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in Beowulf and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"For thousands of years, sailors have watched the ocean from the decks of their ships. And many returned from their voyages with tales of mermaids! This accessible text brings together myths from cultures all over the world and highlights the interesting stories of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid of the 1800s as well as the original "Little Mermaid" fairytale. Readers will explore possible scientific explanations for the many sightings and consider...
8) Wyatt Earp
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016
Description
Wyatt Earp is a legend of America's Wild West. Books, movies, and television shows portray him as a fearless lawman who was quick with a gun and able to take down outlaws in one gunfight after another. The truth is that Wyatt Earp rarely had to shoot to keep the Wild West's outlaws under control.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Are they out there? The many movies and TV shows about aliens tell us that people continue to be extremely interested in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. This entertaining yet thoughtful volume presents information about aliens and UFOs through personal and historical accounts, as well as possible scientific explanations for supposed encounters. Thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes and vivid images will keep even the most reluctant...
11) Beasts
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1997.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses mythical beasts such as Bigfoot, dragons, and the Minotaur as well as real-life dangerous animals like tigers, polar bears, and snakes.
13) Secret societies
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1996]
Description
A look at secret cults, covering everything from Ninjas to Mafia gangs, codes, signs and symbols, and strange ceremonies.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers will examine the history of time travel, Project Pegasus, famous time travel literature, time slippage, Einstein's theory of relativity and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included.--
16) Mediums
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
Offers differing opinons on whether or not mediums have the ability to communicate with the dead, and on the honesty and effectiveness of those who claim to be able to do so.
19) Astrology
Series
Pub. Date
[2007]
Description
Essays debate the validity of astrology, with both sides using the results of scientific studies to discuss the issue.
20) Knights
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1996]
Description
Valiant champions or vagrant vandals? The true story of the mounted warrior from the Knights of King Arthur to the rough-riding soldiers of the U.S. cavalry.--Cover.
.png)