Famous Legends

Certain legends have been passed down from generation to generation until they're a part of a culture. Some convey lessons about life. Others just hold people spellbound with interest because of their fantastic or spooky plots. Often these tales seem just real enough to make us wonder about their origins. Each volume in this appealing series features an engaging retelling of a famous legend, such as Dracula, King Arthur, and Robin Hood. Readers will be fascinated to learn the...
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Certain legends have been passed down from generation to generation until they're a part of a culture. Some convey lessons about life. Others just hold people spellbound with interest because of their fantastic or spooky plots. Often these tales seem just real enough to make us wonder about their origins. Each volume in this appealing series features an engaging retelling of a famous legend, such as Dracula, King Arthur, and Robin Hood. Readers will be fascinated to learn the background information of the lore, including possible authors, source materials, how it has changed over time, and its enduring contribution to popular culture.Each volume contains numerous fun fact boxes to supplement informationHigh-interest stories will engage reluctant readersComprehension of fables, folktales, and myths is a key part of the Common Core English/Language Arts Standards