Is that a lion? Is it an eagle? No, it's a griffin, the winged king of beasts! Glossy feathers, powerful wings, and the heart and body of a lion make up this fantastical creature. Ever wondered what a griffin eats? How does it fight against evil? Where does it live? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a noble journey to learn all about griffins.

Look out across the crashing waves! It's a mysterious, beautiful mermaid diving into the ocean. Have you wondered what a mermaid eats? What does a mermaid really look like? Where do they sleep? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a deep-sea journey to learn all about mermaids.

"Engaging images accompany information about werewolves. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7."--

"Did you know that mermaids live alongside other sea creatures? In most stories, they are shy and tend to hide from humans. Learn more about these mythical creatures in [this book]." -- Goodreads.com

"Look into the forest and listen carefully! You see the chest and head of a man, but you hear the rhythmic gallop of hooves. It's a centaur, a strong and brave creature. Have you wondered where centaurs dwell and what they eat? How tall do they grow and how heavy? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a thrilling journey to learn all about centaurs"--

"What's that steady booming echoing through the mountains? It's the heavy footsteps of a troll. Humans should beware of these creatures' terrible, destructive powers. Have you ever wondered how trolls are born and grow up? What foods they prefer to feaston? What mischief fills their time? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on daring journey to learn all about trolls"--

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind fairies.

"From long manes to healing horns, unicorns are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful beasts come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for these incredible creatures to cure diseases and purify water. Then, meet some real-life unicorn inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with photos and lively text make this a magical read!"--

These mythical creatures were thought to be as large as mountains and were responsible for causing lots of trouble for humans. Readers will discover some of the most popular legends and folklore about giants in this book. The comprehensive volume covers giants from a variety of mythological traditions-from the Greeks to the Mayans. The exciting story of the Norse god Thor and his adventures in the land of giants is featured in graphic-novel form....

"Engaging images accompany information about unicorns. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-Provided by publisher--