Folklore Mythology category: 2054 books

LE PETIT POUCET: Il était une fois un Bûcheron et une Bûcheronne qui avaient sept enfants tous Garçons. L'aîné n'avait que dix ans, et le plus jeune n'en avait que sept. On s'étonnera que le Bûcheron ait eu tant d'enfants en si peu de temps ; mais c'est que sa femme allait...

Barbe bleue: Il était une fois un homme qui avait de belles maisons à la ville et à la Campagne, de la vaisselle d'or et d'argent, des meubles en broderie, et des carrosses tout dorés ; mais par malheur cet homme avait la Barbe bleue : cela le rendait si laid et si terrible, qu'il n'était ni femme ni....

PEAU D’ÂNE: Il est des gens de qui l'esprit guindé, Sous un front jamais déridé, Ne souffre, n'approuve et n'estime Que le pompeux et le sublime ; Pour moi, j'ose poser en fait Qu'en de certains moments l'esprit le plus parfait Peut aimer sans rougir jusqu'aux Marionnettes ;...    

LES SOUHAITS RIDICULES: Si vous étiez moins raisonnable, Je me garderais bien de venir vous conter La folle et peu galante fable Que je m'en vais vous débiter. Une aune de Boudin en fournit la matière. Une aune de Boudin, ma chère ! Quelle pitié ! c'est une horreur S'écriait ....

Each Origins: Urban Legends: Superstitions eShort is a single chapter from the full Origins: Urban Legends: Superstitions title, packaged as a mini eBook. Origins: Urban Legends: Superstitions eShorts include Black Cats, Broken Mirrors, Knock on Wood, and Friday the 13th.

Scooby-Doo and the gang are no strangers to mysterious monsters, but Scooby and Shaggy are still afraid of them. Join Scooby and the gang as they unmask the truth behind zombies, werewolves, mummies, and other spooky creatures!

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Think fast with A.J. and Andrea from My Weird School! Did you know that ancient Egyptians treated infections by putting moldy bread on them? Did you know that ancient Roman workers would stomp around barefoot in big tubs filled with urine to clean their clothes? Learn more weird-but-true...

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Werewolves takes you deep into the mysterious corners of the werewolf world-and brings you out alive. You'll learn about the history of shapeshifters and werewolves from around the world, savagely entertaining werewolf facts and stories, and how humans transform into these beasts (and what kills them).

Throughout history, men have prayed to gods and poets have interpreted ancient myths for new audiences. But what about women? With sections on teaching and modern writing, this collection of new essays examines how modern female poets—including H.D., Louise Glück, Ruth Fainlight, Rita Dove, Sylvia...

A patchwork quilt . . . a handmade mandolin . . . a rag doll . . . a wooden chair—all these things are examples of folk arts and crafts. They are useful objects that are also beautiful. Learn about various kinds of folk art, including:• furniture • toys • religious objects • musical instruments...

Explore your creative side and build exciting LEGO® models with the best-selling Build It! series, a step-by-step instruction guide for all ages. This series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO® creations is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Inside Build it! Wild West, you'll find...

Jack the Ripper in the Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone! series explores the creepy legend of Jack the Ripper--from history to speculation to scientific explanation. This book is written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals...

Loki in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the trickster god. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level...