Folklore category: 2054 books

Hades, god of the dead, welcomes readers on a dangerous tour of his underworld kingdom, filled with monsters, furies, giants, and vampire demons. Along the way, he reveals ancient death rites and sinister curses, tells hair-raising stories, and cracks jokes to die for. With his witty voice and ghoulish...

Think there's just one fairy tale with a girl locked away in a tall tower? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Rapunzel stories. Visit Germany, Italy, and the Philippines, and find out who is guarded by a flesh eating monster, and whose hero flies off on a magical winged horse.

A captivating picture book biography of a boy who imagined a world full of dragons and grew up to be beloved author J. R. R. Tolkien. John Ronald loved dragons. He liked to imagine dragons when he was alone, and with his friends, and especially when life got hard or sad. After his mother died...

Ever hear of a feller named Davy Crockett? Folks say he fell from the sky with a coonskin on his head and a smile on his face. But did you know he saved steamers on the Mighty Mississippi from a giant gator? Yesiree, that Davy Crockett roughed up that ol gator real good! Kick off yer boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of Davy Crockett.

Did you know that folktales help your child sense connections? These are connections to the past and the future. Folktales give information on folk cultures and traditions as well as the creativity of the people who walked the Earth a long time ago. They also give a sense of connection to the future when doing the functions of a cultural worker, academic or teacher. Grab a copy today!

This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the...

Stories about ferocious werewolves killing everything in their paths have been around for thousands of years. This eBook can take young readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about werewolves. Then explore how werewolf stories have changed over time until these monsters became the troubled and distant creatures often seen in today's popular culture.

OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

Stories about the walking dead searching for a meal of warm flesh have been around for thousands of years. This eBook can take readers on a trip through time to learn about ancient and medieval lore about zombies. Then explore how zombie stories have changed over time until these creatures became some of the most popular monsters seen in today's popular culture.

This book is part of the Ancient Tales™ series. In Ancient Egypt, scribes were an important part of society. In this book, a poem from the era is shared with readers that was originally penned by these ancient scribes, and shared thousands of years later with the author.

Recipes created with spices found along the Ancient Spice Road.

A beautifully illustrated account of the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts with informative details from the award-winning author of Electric Ben The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the earliest recorded Greek myths. Here, master artist Robert Byrd has created a striking telling...

OF COURSE you think I was the worst father ever, that swallowing my own children was utterly monstrous. You don't know the other side of the myth. Well, let me tell you

Today the Fujimini Island Surf School is opening. All the animals are excited to learn to surf. The surf conditions are excellent as Blue Penguin takes his first students out. The waves are awesome and Blue Penguin can’t resist the urge to leave his students for a quick minute and show everyone...