"This Latin American tale follows three princes as they search for a magical bird to cure their father's blindness. Pedro, the youngest brother, soon discovers that only kindness can earn help from the Bird Sweet Magic. But his brothers grow jealous of the bird's gifts to Pedro . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Do you know the story of John Henry? What does the historical record show? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and the . . . history the myths may hide. Explore primary sources and learn the ins and outs of unraveling myths to find the facts"--Provided by publisher.

"John Henry is the strongest, fastest hammerman working on the railroads in the years after the American Civil War. One day, a salesman comes by with a machine he says can drill faster than any man. John is determined to prove no fancy device can beat him"--Back cover.

"The second volume of the Connemara trilogy from cartographer Tim Robinson"--

With the help of her fairy godmother, a kitchen maid mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters attends the palace ball where she meets the prince of her dreams.

"Once there was magic in Britain. There were dragons and wizards and green knights and round tables and kings that pulled swords out of stones. But now, the doors to the Otherworld have closed, and the magic is gone. All that is left are the stories of those bygone days. Young Hag, her mother and her grandmother, Ancient Crone, are the last of the witches in Britain. At least, that's what Ancient Crone says. Young Hag has grown up hearing those tales...

Why is it important to do what you promised? Journey with us to the country of South Africa for Ada-Aris retelling of this time-honored African Folktale. You will learn about Jabu and how his encounter with a lion taught him the importance of keeping ones promise. This hardcover edition includes fun fact cards about the Zulu tribe of South Africa the birthplace of this story...

A collection of eleven dual language fairy tales for Spanish and English learners.

After falling in love with a prince during a seastorm, a mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her tail for legs.

Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.