"Dragons are mythical creatures. Many cultures have their own legends about these incredible beasts. Most dragons are large. They are storng. Some are gentle. Some are fierce."--from publisher's website.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of mermaids, the aquatic mythological creatures known for their singing. Also included is a story from folklore about how a mermaid returned a beggar's kindness.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of leprechauns, the small, humanlike mythological creatures known for their mischievousness. Also included is a story from folklore about how a leprechaun tricked a farmer.

From strange disappearances, to legends urban and otherwise, this book presents the fascinating stories of an often unexplainable world.

This book describes strange creatures whose existence cannot be proven, such as the lizard megalania, Bigfoot, the chupacabra, the Mongolian death worm, a mapinguari, a mokele-mbembe, and the Kraken.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of ghouls, the evil mythological creatures known for their ability to cause pain. Also included is a story from folklore about a ghoul tricking a traveler with a false light.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of hippogriffs, the part horse, part eagle mythological creatures known for their flying. Also included is a story from folklore about how a hippogriff helped save a prince.