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4-6Creatures of Legend series.
These slim books include solid background information about the myths and legends surrounding these creatures from multiple cultures and geographic regions. Also discussed is the creatures' presence in popular culture. The short, simple sentences; wide leading between lines of text; and photos make these approachable books on high-interest topics. Discussion and writing prompts are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Creatures of Legend titles: Unicorns, Dragons, and Sea Monsters.