Author: Sandra Fay
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250862108
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A 2024 Washington Children's Choice Award Nominee A funny picture book celebrating the universal truth about wanting to be loved just as you are, fangs and all, inspired by the real-life legend of Mongolian Death Worms. Like the ongoing search for Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster, scientists have searched the Gobi Desert for these giant worms. Reported sightings claim that their skin is blood red; their fangs razor sharp. The worms are supposedly poisonous and electrifying . . . or are they? In this funny story, we meet the Mongolian Death Worm family: Beverly, Trevor, Neville and Kevin. In spite of their deadly reputation, they’re determined to make nice and win over the other animals. Their overtures of friendship are . . . not reciprocated. But when disaster strikes, it’s the Mongolian Death Worm family to the rescue! With additional information about the legend, this book is perfect for storytime and discussions of legends and science. Perfect for fans of Ben Clanton, Sandra Fay's The Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms will leave readers of all ages laughing and heartwarmed! Godwin Books
The Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms
Author: Sandra Fay
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250862108
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A 2024 Washington Children's Choice Award Nominee A funny picture book celebrating the universal truth about wanting to be loved just as you are, fangs and all, inspired by the real-life legend of Mongolian Death Worms. Like the ongoing search for Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster, scientists have searched the Gobi Desert for these giant worms. Reported sightings claim that their skin is blood red; their fangs razor sharp. The worms are supposedly poisonous and electrifying . . . or are they? In this funny story, we meet the Mongolian Death Worm family: Beverly, Trevor, Neville and Kevin. In spite of their deadly reputation, they’re determined to make nice and win over the other animals. Their overtures of friendship are . . . not reciprocated. But when disaster strikes, it’s the Mongolian Death Worm family to the rescue! With additional information about the legend, this book is perfect for storytime and discussions of legends and science. Perfect for fans of Ben Clanton, Sandra Fay's The Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms will leave readers of all ages laughing and heartwarmed! Godwin Books
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250862108
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A 2024 Washington Children's Choice Award Nominee A funny picture book celebrating the universal truth about wanting to be loved just as you are, fangs and all, inspired by the real-life legend of Mongolian Death Worms. Like the ongoing search for Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster, scientists have searched the Gobi Desert for these giant worms. Reported sightings claim that their skin is blood red; their fangs razor sharp. The worms are supposedly poisonous and electrifying . . . or are they? In this funny story, we meet the Mongolian Death Worm family: Beverly, Trevor, Neville and Kevin. In spite of their deadly reputation, they’re determined to make nice and win over the other animals. Their overtures of friendship are . . . not reciprocated. But when disaster strikes, it’s the Mongolian Death Worm family to the rescue! With additional information about the legend, this book is perfect for storytime and discussions of legends and science. Perfect for fans of Ben Clanton, Sandra Fay's The Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms will leave readers of all ages laughing and heartwarmed! Godwin Books
Very True Legend of the Mongolian Death Worms
Author: Sandra Fay
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Mongolian Death Worm family is determined to overcome their deadly reputation and make friends with the other animals of the Gobi Desert, with mixed results.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Mongolian Death Worm family is determined to overcome their deadly reputation and make friends with the other animals of the Gobi Desert, with mixed results.
Where Is Bina Bear?
Author: Mike Curato
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 1250762200
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
During her party, Tiny cannot find her best friend Bina and realizes something is wrong, in this comical yet sincere picture book about friendship, understanding, and accepting others as they are.
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 1250762200
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
During her party, Tiny cannot find her best friend Bina and realizes something is wrong, in this comical yet sincere picture book about friendship, understanding, and accepting others as they are.
Heartless Prince
Author: Leigh Dragoon
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368048404
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
A fierce warrior must save the heart of her beloved prince before it's too late in the first book of a new YA fantasy-adventure graphic novel trilogy, perfect for fans of Noelle Stevenson's Nimona and Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet Evony is an orphaned princess from a kingdom destroyed by a power-hungry witch. Prince Ammon has recently been drawn to her, or at least he's drawn to her uncanny ability to sense when familiars—servants to the witches—are approaching his kingdom's borders. And Evony, well Evony has always longed for something more with Ammon. Wanting to prove himself to his kingdom and parents, Ammon takes Evony outside the borders to fight the familiars head-to-head. All is well until they're captured by witch Aradia, who steals Ammon's heart and leaves his body to turn into one of her familiars. What's worse, his sister Nissa has been taken hostage by Aradia's daughter. Evony makes it her mission to retrieve Ammon's heart and save Nissa, taking her into the mysterious Witchlands. There, she will discover a secret about her past that will change everything.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1368048404
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
A fierce warrior must save the heart of her beloved prince before it's too late in the first book of a new YA fantasy-adventure graphic novel trilogy, perfect for fans of Noelle Stevenson's Nimona and Kazu Kibuishi's Amulet Evony is an orphaned princess from a kingdom destroyed by a power-hungry witch. Prince Ammon has recently been drawn to her, or at least he's drawn to her uncanny ability to sense when familiars—servants to the witches—are approaching his kingdom's borders. And Evony, well Evony has always longed for something more with Ammon. Wanting to prove himself to his kingdom and parents, Ammon takes Evony outside the borders to fight the familiars head-to-head. All is well until they're captured by witch Aradia, who steals Ammon's heart and leaves his body to turn into one of her familiars. What's worse, his sister Nissa has been taken hostage by Aradia's daughter. Evony makes it her mission to retrieve Ammon's heart and save Nissa, taking her into the mysterious Witchlands. There, she will discover a secret about her past that will change everything.
AJ's Neighborhood
Author: Judy Campbell-Smith
Publisher: india street Press
ISBN: 9780983154488
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
AJ and Mom have just moved to a new town, and they want to visit to the library for the first time. But AJ is worried. How will they find their way? Mom and AJ come up with a plan: make a map! As they walk through town, AJ adds the people and places he encounters onto his map. Along the way, he discovers what makes his new neighborhood special--and how to find his way home. An ordinary neighborhood comes to life and becomes extraordinary when seen through the eyes of a child as captured by Judy Campbell-Smith's charming text and Amanda Dowell's delightfully detailed illustrations.
Publisher: india street Press
ISBN: 9780983154488
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
AJ and Mom have just moved to a new town, and they want to visit to the library for the first time. But AJ is worried. How will they find their way? Mom and AJ come up with a plan: make a map! As they walk through town, AJ adds the people and places he encounters onto his map. Along the way, he discovers what makes his new neighborhood special--and how to find his way home. An ordinary neighborhood comes to life and becomes extraordinary when seen through the eyes of a child as captured by Judy Campbell-Smith's charming text and Amanda Dowell's delightfully detailed illustrations.
Olu and Greta
Author: Diana Ejaita
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593385438
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
The geographical and cultural distance between two cousins is counteracted by the universalities of childhood and the dream of uniting. Olu lives in Lagos, Nigeria; his cousin, Greta, lives in Milan, Italy. Though their lives may be different, their ways of living and playing are quite similar. They both roller skate; they both skip down the street; they both play with toy trains, trucks, and boats... and they both dream of meeting and being together. Debut author-illustrator Diana Ejaita references her own childhood and heritage to create a rich, poignant, and authentic portrayal of Nigeria, of Italy, and of the unity of childhood.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593385438
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
The geographical and cultural distance between two cousins is counteracted by the universalities of childhood and the dream of uniting. Olu lives in Lagos, Nigeria; his cousin, Greta, lives in Milan, Italy. Though their lives may be different, their ways of living and playing are quite similar. They both roller skate; they both skip down the street; they both play with toy trains, trucks, and boats... and they both dream of meeting and being together. Debut author-illustrator Diana Ejaita references her own childhood and heritage to create a rich, poignant, and authentic portrayal of Nigeria, of Italy, and of the unity of childhood.
Crossroads of Cuisine
Author: Paul David Buell
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004432108
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Crossroads of Cuisine offers history of food and cultural exchanges in and around Central Asia. It discusses geographical base, and offers historical and cultural overview. A photo essay binds it all together. The book offers new views of the past.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004432108
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Crossroads of Cuisine offers history of food and cultural exchanges in and around Central Asia. It discusses geographical base, and offers historical and cultural overview. A photo essay binds it all together. The book offers new views of the past.
Warriors of Myth
Author: The Rhythmsoldier
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781438959917
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The book takes you on an excited adventure of a life time with three warrior friends, Thor the Norse god of thunder, Agorem the Elf king, and Zavegun the mighty war elf. Perils await them all and not only with Loki, but with giants, trolls, hideous creatures that none has ever seen before and unknown and unseen villians. A great conflict is at hand by someone that is dead or alive, that is what they must find out. Secrets are revealed enemies form alliances and the outcome is uncertain.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781438959917
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The book takes you on an excited adventure of a life time with three warrior friends, Thor the Norse god of thunder, Agorem the Elf king, and Zavegun the mighty war elf. Perils await them all and not only with Loki, but with giants, trolls, hideous creatures that none has ever seen before and unknown and unseen villians. A great conflict is at hand by someone that is dead or alive, that is what they must find out. Secrets are revealed enemies form alliances and the outcome is uncertain.
Cryptozoology
Author: Richard Freeman
Publisher: Mango
ISBN: 9781642500158
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Discover the science of (not so) imaginary creatures Adventures in Cryptozoology is the perfect resource for the explorer who loves Josh Gates's Expedition Unknown and Cryptozoology A to Z. Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more. The line between myth and reality may be more narrow than you think: Cryptozoologists throughout the years have studied unknown species of reptiles, lake and sea creatures, apes, and hominins. The science and history of this field of study includes examples of creatures that were once thought to be mythological, but that have since been proven to exist. Our monsters, ourselves: The history of fabulous beasts and our searches for them is a history of the cultures of the world and the secrets we keep. If you're ready to begin your search for Sasquatch and learn to hunt monsters, Adventures in Cryptozoology is your guide. In these pages you'll find: Tales of mythical, extinct, and out-of-place creatures Hints about Bigfoot and other ape-men And tips for equipping your own cryptozoology adventure, including all the gear, field craft, and resources you'll need to record your findings
Publisher: Mango
ISBN: 9781642500158
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Discover the science of (not so) imaginary creatures Adventures in Cryptozoology is the perfect resource for the explorer who loves Josh Gates's Expedition Unknown and Cryptozoology A to Z. Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more. The line between myth and reality may be more narrow than you think: Cryptozoologists throughout the years have studied unknown species of reptiles, lake and sea creatures, apes, and hominins. The science and history of this field of study includes examples of creatures that were once thought to be mythological, but that have since been proven to exist. Our monsters, ourselves: The history of fabulous beasts and our searches for them is a history of the cultures of the world and the secrets we keep. If you're ready to begin your search for Sasquatch and learn to hunt monsters, Adventures in Cryptozoology is your guide. In these pages you'll find: Tales of mythical, extinct, and out-of-place creatures Hints about Bigfoot and other ape-men And tips for equipping your own cryptozoology adventure, including all the gear, field craft, and resources you'll need to record your findings
101 Amazing Mythical Beasts
Author: Jack Goldstein
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 178333763X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Did you know that a Hippogriff is supposedly the offspring of a horse and a griffin? Or that a Greek Sphinx generally has a male face, whereas an Egyptian one has a female visage? Where does the Skunk Ape roam, and how can you spot a Kitsune in human form? Is Slenderman the most frightening mythical creature, or is that honour bestowed on the fearsome Gashadokuro? This fantastic book contains details of over one hundred mythical beasts and legendary creatures, organised into categories for easy reference. Whether you are interested in the beasts of anywhere from Ancient Greece to modern-day Africa, this is the book for you!
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 178333763X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Did you know that a Hippogriff is supposedly the offspring of a horse and a griffin? Or that a Greek Sphinx generally has a male face, whereas an Egyptian one has a female visage? Where does the Skunk Ape roam, and how can you spot a Kitsune in human form? Is Slenderman the most frightening mythical creature, or is that honour bestowed on the fearsome Gashadokuro? This fantastic book contains details of over one hundred mythical beasts and legendary creatures, organised into categories for easy reference. Whether you are interested in the beasts of anywhere from Ancient Greece to modern-day Africa, this is the book for you!