Deep in the forests of North America, legends say there lives a creature more than 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and covered in hair. From Native American stories to modern sightings, Bigfoot has captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the history and behavior of the legendary creature, along with its presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy.

Legends tell of flying, fire-breathing creatures. Some legends say the creatures are kind and wise. Others say they can wreak havoc on unsuspecting villages. From ancient China to medieval Europe, dragons have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a dragon's...

Legends tell of tiny creatures with the ability to fly and perform magic. From old stories of fair folk to modern-day Tinker Bell, fairies have captured people's imaginations around the world. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a fairy's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources...

Legends tell of beautiful creatures living deep in the ocean, ready to either help passing ships or lure sailors to their graves. From fairy tales to films, mermaids have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a mermaid's anatomy.