| Bone-Chilling Myths Contributor(s): O'Shei, Tim (Author) |
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ISBN: 1429645733 ISBN-13: 9781429645737 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $27.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.4 |
| LCCN: 2010001356 |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Series: Edge Books: Scary Stories (Library) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.1" W x 9.1" (0.55 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 137672 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Battles with eight-headed dragons. A woman who turns to stone. An underworld filled with hungry jaguars and bloodthirsty bats. Myths are stories that explain the creation of the world and how it works. From the ancient Greeks to the Mayans, every culture has its own myths. And some are downright scary Learn about some of the most bone-chilling myths ever told. |
Contributor Bio(s): O'Shei, Tim: - Tim O'Shei is the author of more than 60 nonfiction books for kids and teens. He's also a teacher, sports and entertainment journalist, and the founder of Live! Starring ... You!, a program where students interview people in the spotlight. He regularly visits schools around the country, teaching workshops and spreading his motto, "Write for your dreams." He's been featured on national television, including an appearance on the Travel Channel's "Mysteries at the Museum." Tim is a native of Buffalo, New York, where he lives with his wife and three children. |