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1) The Aeneid
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Series
Language
English
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Description
This book tells the story of an epic voyage in which Aeneas crosses stormy seas, becomes entangled in a tragic love affair with Dido of Carthage, descends to the world of the dead - all the way tormented by the vengeful Juno, Queen of the Gods - and finally reaches Italy, where he will fulfill his destiny: to found the Roman people.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Description
What could be merrier than joining Robin Hood's band of Merry Men for adventures across the English countryside? Pirates of the trees, rather than the seas, Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and many others ensure Robin's clever schemes relieve the rich of their excess treasures, and redistribute the wealth to those most in need. Howard Pyle was an accomplished author, and an illustrious illustrator as well; his original images, published with...
Author
Language
English
Description
"In her small hometown, librarian Ruth Cornier has always felt like an outsider, even as her beloved father rains fire-and-brimstone warnings from the pulpit at Holy Fire Baptist. Unfortunately for Ruth, the only things the townspeople fear more than the God and the Devil are the myths that haunt the area, like the story of the Low Man, a vampiric figure said to steal into sinners' bedrooms and kill them on moonless nights. When a skull is found deep...
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 4
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores, but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargained for.
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 1
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Anansi the Spider uses a strange moss-covered rock in the forest to trick all the other animals, until Little Bush Deer decides he needs to learn a lesson.
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 2
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Retells the story of the great turtle Makinauk that enlists the aid of other animals to help create the special place known as Mackinac Island.
Author
Series
Anansi books volume 3
Pub. Date
1994
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A clever spider tricks Elephant and some other animals into thinking the melon in which he is hiding can talk.
10) Warcraft
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
After orcs flee from their dying homeland into the peaceful human world of Azeroth, an orc and a human try to work together to let the two species live in peace.
12) Gnomes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This title introduces the gnome by looking at its history, the culture or cultures it comes from, what it symbolized, and how it is shown today. Backmatter shows modern gnomes kids might recognize today. Complete with historical photographs and full-color images. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. " -- Amazon.
13) To be a king
Author
Series
Guardians of Ga'Hoole volume 11
Pub. Date
2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Hoole uses the power of the Ember in the final, decisive battle and searches for the ideal place to establish an order of free owls.
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 6
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The sixth tale in our Legend series, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through Native American history and the history of the town named after a great chief, The Legend of the Petoskey Stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this much-loved and honored children's book...
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Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10-pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel drivin' man helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill.
19) Robin Hood
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Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A graphic novel retelling the legend of Robin Hood.
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Egyptian myths and legends so compelling.
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