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When the goddess Artemis disappears while hunting a rare, ancient monster, a group of her followers joins Percy and his friends in an attempt to find and rescue her before the winter solstice, when her influence is needed to sway the Olympian Council regarding the war with the Titans.
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All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods...
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How do you handle an encounter with Medusa on the New Jersey interstate? What's the best way to take down a minotaur? Become an expert on everything in Percy's world with this must-have guide to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Complete with interviews, puzzles, games, and original short stories by Rick Riordan.
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Sourcebooks Casablanca
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"Exiled Charmer Leena Edenfrell is running out of time. Empty pockets forced her to sell her beloved magical beasts-an offense punishable by death-and now there's a price on her head. With the realm's most talented murderer-for-hire nipping at her heels, Leena makes Noc an offer he can't refuse: powerful mythical creatures in exchange for her life. Plagued by a curse that kills everyone he loves, Noc agrees to Leena's terms in hopes of finding a cure....
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"As a member of the Charmers Council, Gaige is able to form lasting bonds with the magical beasts of his world. At least, he used to be a Charmer...until he died and was brought back as one of the immortal assassins of Cruor. Now he's far more dangerous. ...and something beyond the shadows lies in wait, hungry to claim him for its own. As leader of the assassins, all Kost can do is watch as Gaige struggles with his new life day by day. He wants nothing...
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"Noc, leader of the assassins of Cruor, may have broken the curse that's kept him trapped for so many years, but the dark magic won't be denied. If he doesn't kill Leena--the girl he can't live without--then his own life will be given as payment. To make matters worse, the truth of his past has fallen into the hands of his enemies, threatening everyone he's ever loved. And their time is running out. Leena has finally come into her own as a Charmer...
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Kasira used to be a masterful con artist: choosing her target, building trust, judging the precise moment to make her move. Now, she's working off a lengthy prison sentence by hunting dangerous magical creatures on behalf of the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos. But Kasira's past catches up to her when the ambassador from Kalthos arrives at her camp with a deal: her freedom in exchange for infiltrating and destabilizing the magical institution meant to...
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c2005
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Explores the origin, symbolism, and hunting legends of the unicorn. Examines how unicorns are portrayed in books and film, discusses how people have tried to search for real unicorns, and describes a variety of other mythical creatures including Pegasus, mermaids, and griffins.
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2024.
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Christopher discovers the Archipelago, a world where mythological creatures were secreted away by magic long ago, but those creatures are now dying, and it is up to Christopher and Mal, a girl from the Archipelago, to save both of their worlds.
14) Hippogriffs
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Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
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[2022]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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Detailed photos and straightforward text examine what is known or supposed about the physical features, motivations, and dwellings of Hippogriffs.
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[2015]
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"Darkmouth is the only village in the world where the fierce magical creatures known as Legends still attack--and it's up to twelve-year-old Finn, the worst Legend Hunter in Darkmouth's history, to uphold his family's legacy and save his hometown"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Costa Book Award Finalist and the Waterstones (UK) Book of the Year 2016." "I loved this book. At once numinous, intimate and wise, The Essex Serpent is a marvelous novel about the workings of life, love and belief, about science and religion, secrets, mysteries, and the complicated and unexpected shifts of the human heart--and it contains some of the most beautiful evocations of place and landscape I've ever read. It is so good its pages seem lit...
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Capstone Press
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[2017]
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1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
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Presents well-known monster legends of creatures like the yeti, chupacabra, vampires, and minotaurs. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
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Heinemann Raintree
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[2016]
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1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color).
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English
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Asks the reader to examine all the evidence, and determine if the Yeti exists. Includes investigation tips, top secret sidebars, photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.
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Capstone Press
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[2015]
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1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
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English
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Presents information on the characteristics, behavior, life cycles, and habitats of pixies, sirens, gremlins, goblins, and orcs among other creatures. Features related legends from around the world, a quiz, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
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Teacher Created Materials
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[2021]
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1 online resource (12 pages) : color illustrations.
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English
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With simple text and color photographs, shows young readers a selection of real and pretend animals. Compares these real creatures, such as horses and crocodiles, with pretend creatures, such as a Pegasus and a dragon.









