"From scaly dragons to mischievous leprechauns, mythical creatures continue to capture the imaginations of human beings around the world. Appealing to fans of the paranormal and unexplained, this new series explores the legendary hold such Amazing Mysteries have over us. Detailed photos and straightforward text examine what is known or supposed about the physical features, motivations, and dwellings of each creature. Each book also includes a story...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of elves, the bad-tempered or helpful magical creatures known for their tricks or know-how. Also included is a story from folklore about an elf family that helped a farmer"--

"A countdown of five of the most intriguing mermaid sightings provides thrills as readers learn about the legendary characteristics of these mythical creatures"--.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of fairies, the winged, magical creatures known for their tricks or helpfulness. Also included is a story from folklore about how fairies learn to fly"--

"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"--

Step into a world of wonder. Part of you doesn’t want to look, the part that scares easily, that thinks the best place for bones is in the body, not decorating a church in macabre sculptures. The other part of you can’t stop looking. This mixed feeling runs through most people who visit the spooky Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic, and that speaks to the special attraction we have to strange and mysterious places. In the pages of this magazine,

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