Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again....

After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet....

While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded....

Percy Jackson isn't expecting freshman orientation to be any fun. But when a mysterious mortal acquaintance appears on campus, followed by demon cheerleaders, things quickly move from bad to worse....

When Percy Jackson receives an urgent distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle....

Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids"....

Annabeth is terrified. Just when she’s about to be reunited with Percy - after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera - it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war....

An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world....

The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death....

Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea....

Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro....

The formerly glorious god Apollo, cast down to earth in punishment by Zeus, is now an awkward mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. In order to regain his place on Mount Olympus, Lester must restore five Oracles that have gone dark....

Zeus has punished his son Apollo - god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more - by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered 16-year-old mortal named Lester....

Dr. Kane brings siblings Carter and Sadie together for a "research experiment" at the British Museum, where he hopes to set things right for his family. Instead, he unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes him to oblivion and forces the children to flee for their lives....

A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers....

Lester's demigod friends at Camp Jupiter just helped him survive attacks from bloodthirsty ghouls, an evil Roman king and his army of the undead, and the lethal emperors Caligula and Commodus....

James Marshall retells the familiar tale in which one of three pigs survives a wolf's attacks by using his head....

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows....

Ever since the gods of ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven't given them time to master their skills....

For years, the Kingdom of Araluen has prospered, with the evil lord Morgarath safely behind the impassable mountains. For years, its people have felt secure. But the scheming hand of the dark lord has not been idle....

Halt makes a horrifying discovery: Skandia's borders have been breached by the entire Temujai army. And Araluen is next in their sights. If two kingdoms are to be saved, an unlikely union must be made....

In the wake of Araluen's uneasy truce with the raiding Skandians comes word that the Skandian leader has been captured by a dangerous desert tribe. The Rangers are sent to free him....

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets. A plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl....

Thor's hammer is missing...again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon - the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost....

Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairytales....

At least as far back as the ancient myth of Icarus, humans longed to fly - but it wasn't until December 17, 1903, on the windy dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, that the dream finally came true. And it was all thanks to Orville and Wilbur Wright, two former bicycle mechanics who built their first toy plane - a rubber-band powered rotary - when they were just children.

Copo de Algodón, hija de la princesa de Tacuba y del señor de Tenochtitlan, y esposa del señor de Iztapalapa, nació en la era del Quinto Sol, en una ciudad que un pueblo fiero y guerrero levantó en una laguna de reflejos color turquesa. Creía en Tláloc y Huitzilopochtli, y amaba las flores y los cantos. Un día su mundo se agitó, como las aguas al lanzar una piedra.... 

Cuando Tadeo y Ema llegan a este sorprendente circo, se encuentran con unos extravagantes personajes que no solo se encargan de divertir al público con sus extraordinarias habilidades, también tienen que cumplir con la importante y peligrosa misión de ayudar a un chico en problemas, Benjamín. Pero la siniestra y ambiciosa Isósceles Ténebrum será el obstáculo para lograr su cometido. Esta hechicera usará toda clase de artimañas para apoderarse de las piedras de destellos dorados que la llevarán a Gardón y así lograr su más oscura ambición.

La noche es para que los seres humanos duerman, pero los habitantes de la Ciudad del Este lo han olvidado, porque el Gobernador ha mandado construir una enorme casa de muñecas para su hija y nadie descansará ni de día ni de noche hasta que esté terminada. Será Kitsu, un niño del monte, quien librará varias pruebas y enfrentará a los demonios del bosque para resolver los conflictos de su comunidad, con la ayuda de un baku, el comedor de pesadillas. En este viaje iniciático, Kitsu también comprenderá cómo enfrentar sus propios problemas. 

El protagonista de esta historia, Skat, acaba de terminar la primaria y se está preparando para los dos largos meses de vacaciones, rodeado de su música, sus juegos, sus libros y sus amigos. Su padre ha preparado un viaje a Papantla, y a pesar de que Skat no quiere ir porque piensa que morirá de aburrimiento, durante la travesía tienen lugar una serie de acontecimientos extraños que hacen que después de esta aventura, Skat ya no sea el mismo. 

The mighty Hercules takes on twelve disgusting feats—including scooping massive mountains of manure—in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the demigod rise to the awful occasion, or will he totally poop out?

The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought to be a bad omen for anyone who encounters it. Dating back to the 1600s, alleged sightings of the legendary ghost ship continue to this day.

Theseus wanders through a yucky, gunky maze in this epically gross Greek myth retelling! Will the legendary hero survive the disgusting labyrinth, or will he get stuck in the muck?

Step into the enchanting world of Willowbrook and join Katy the Magician on a journey filled with wonder, friendship, and magic. In this captivating bedtime storybook, listeners will be transported to a charming town where cobblestone streets wind between colorful cottages, and where every corner holds the promise of adventure. Follow along as Katy arrives in Willowbrook, her cloak swirling with mystery and her hat brimming with secrets. Listeners will be immersed in a world where anything is possible, from flying carpets to talking trees, from haunted houses to friendly dragons.

"Jacky the Gatekeeper Adventures" invites listeners on an enchanting journey through a world filled with magic, mystery, and adventure. Set within the ancient walls of a grand castle, this captivating tale follows the courageous protagonist, Jacky, as he discovers hidden secrets, encounters magical creatures, and embarks on daring quests.

“Reality depends a great deal upon one believing what he sees—or seeing what he believes. Either way.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich Meet Gavin, a curious young man whose calling it is to guard the gates of his homeland. As a keykeeper, Gavin comes across many outsiders whom he creatively steers away from the borders of his magical world: A world where ogres bowl for their dinner. A world where pirates sail the clouds to plunder diamonds from the night sky. A world where bubbleberries make a person burp out loud. It is a place where anything imaginable is commonplace. All the while, the ...

Have you seen the man in the moon? Do you think it must get lonely up there? In this story the Man in the Moon decides to come to earth in search of porridge and some company.

Laughing with the Gods: A Humorous and Engaging Guide to Greek Mythology Learning With Laughter Series, A New Approach to Learning The Learning with Laughter series is a new approach to learning. Short chapters, bad jokes, and an engaging style make it a fun experience to learn in a different way. Get ready to laugh, learn, and be thoroughly entertained by "Laughing with the Gods: A Humorous and Engaging Guide to Greek Mythology". This witty and engaging book takes readers on a hilarious journey through the wild and wonderful world of ancient Greek mythology, from the epic adventures of the...

Think you know all about the yeti? Think again! This snowy cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. How long have yetis been around? Are they really so abominable?

Think you know all about the Loch Ness Monster? Think again! This underwater cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Does Nessie have family swimming nearby? Is the creature in the lake a long-lost dinosaur, giant eel, or something else?

Children of Olympus: The Enchanted Academy When Jameson, the son of Ares, receives a mysterious invitation to attend the prestigious Academy of Divine Legacy, he is unaware of the extraordinary adventure that awaits him. At the academy, young demigods learn about their divine heritage and hone their unique powers under the watchful eyes of their immortal parents. In this tale of courage and camaraderie, Jameson and his fellow demigods must unite to face an unprecedented threat to their world. Eris, the goddess of discord, and Enyo, the goddess of war, have infiltrated the school with a ...

Our son is now almost 10 and a terrific reader. When he was “little,” he was a very active child . . . or at least he seemed that way to us older parents raising him. Each night, as part of our bedtime ritual, we would get him into bed and read stories to him. When he was very young, he would finish lines of the story and that made us think he was a genius and reading at a ridiculously young age (he wasn’t; he had memorized the story). Now that he is almost 10 and able to read very well on his own, he begs for extra time to finish a chapter before we turn his lights out. And the fact ...

Bigfoot and Steller Jay plan a trip to the city for a night of trick-or-treating. The thought of getting all the yummy candy makes them very happy. But Bigfoot is a little scaref becuase of all the humans in town. But they would have to wait until it was dark before they could go, so they must find something to do until then.

Kethura Village existed a thousand years ago on top of My. Venus. The Kethurans were self-sufficient people happy with their culture, but they couldn't understand how and what brought troubles to their precious village they loved and cherished. Was the spirit of their ancestors punishing them for their sins?

Embark on an enchanting journey through time and culture in The Magic Library: Stars of the Sahara. Join sisters Amelia and Bethany as they discover a magical library that whisks them away to the vast expanse of the Arabian Desert. In this captivating adventure, the young explorers encounter a nomadic Bedouin tribe and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of desert life. Guided by a wise Bedouin astronomer, they learn the ancient art of celestial navigation and unravel the mysteries of the stars. As they delve deeper into the Bedouin way of life, Amelia and Bethany find themselves at the...