Myths & Legends

Anubis was the Egyptian god of death, protecting graves and cemeteries. Anubis explores the well-known god’s backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped him.

Anubis

This book describes the powers and actions of the goddess Aphrodite. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Aphrodite

This book describes the powers and actions of the god Apollo. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Apollo

This book describes the powers and actions of the god Ares. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Ares

This book describes the powers and actions of the goddess Athena. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Athena

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind Bigfoot. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Bigfoot

This book explores thrilling legends about the centaur. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Centaur

This book explores thrilling legends about the chupacabra. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Chupacabra

Seventeen-year-old Gen may have rescued her beloved father from prison, but she hasn’t saved him yet. If she fails her end of a bargain with the Olympian Empresses, they will send him right back to his cell. To keep the Empresses happy, Gen must bring them the legendary golden apples of Hesperides and the monstrous Cerberus. But both are rumored to be in the neighboring Elysium Empire, which has a long history of war with Olympia. Making matters worse, Gen’s former enemy and newly designated heir to the isle of Arcadia Castor invites herself on the journey, hoping a golden apple could end Arcadia’s reliance on Illumium for storm vials. And Castor’s twin brother, Gen’s StormMaker boyfriend Pollux, has been pulling away from Gen due to troubles stemming from her mind magic. With Castor’s pirate-thief girlfriend and Pollux’s servant companion in tow, the unlikely team embarks on its voyage. But war is only an insult away in Elysium, and more than the Emperor has their eyes on Gen’s mission. The quest has caught the attention of one of Elysium’s Oracles, and trouble is sure to brew with Prophecy on the rise.

Clash of Fate and Fury

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind dragons. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Dragons

This book introduces readers to tales of dwarfs, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a

Dwarfs

Egyptian mythology is full of fascinating characters and stories, from gods and goddesses to ancient Egyptians who worshipped them. Each mythological story is tied to ancient Egyptian culture and religion. Egyptian Mythology provides readers with an exciting lens through which they can learn about and enjoy history.

Egyptian Mythology
(Set of 8)

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind fairies. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Fairies

This crowd-pleasing series highlights six magical creatures that appear in fairy tales from around the world. Fun-yet-informative text explains each creature’s signature traits, where the legends about it began, and how those legends have changed over time. Each book includes a table of contents, one infographic, fun facts, a

Fairy Tale Creatures
(Set of 6)

Victory is the only option. Once a year, the Olympian Empresses grant the wishes of ten people selected by a lottery—for a price. Seventeen-year-old Gen, a former circus performer, wants the freedom of her father, who was sentenced to life in prison for murders she knows he didn’t commit. Castor plans to carry the island Arcadia into the future in place of her brother, Pollux, but only after the Empresses force a change in her island’s archaic laws that require a male heir. To get what they want, Gen and Castor must race to complete the better half of ten nearly impossible labors. They have to catch the fastest ship in the sea, slay the immortal Hydra, defeat a gangster called the Boar, and capture the flesh-eating Mares, among other deadly tasks. Gen has her magic, her ability to speak to animals, her inhuman strength—and the help of Pollux, who’s been secretly pining for her for years. But Castor has her own gifts: the power of the storms, along with endless coin. Only one can win. The other walks away with nothing—if she walks away at all.

Game of Strength and Storm

This book introduces readers to tales of genies, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a

Genies

This book introduces readers to tales of giants, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a

Giants

This book introduces readers to tales of gnomes, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a

Gnomes

This book introduces readers to tales of goblins, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a

Goblins

This series introduces readers to eight of the major Greek gods and goddesses, explaining their powers and roles in myths and legends, as well as how they were worshipped in ancient Greece. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.

Greek Gods and Goddesses
(Set of 8)

This book describes the powers and actions of the god Hades. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Hades

Hathor was the Egyptian goddess of women, fertility, motherhood, and love. Hathor explores the well-known goddess’s backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped her.

Hathor

This book describes the powers and actions of the goddess Hera. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Hera

Ancient Egyptians believed ruling pharaohs to be manifestations of Horus. Horus explores the well-known god’s backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped him.

Horus

Isis was the Egyptian goddess known for her magical healing powers. Isis explores the well-known goddess’s backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped her.

Isis

This book explores thrilling legends about the kraken. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Kraken

Stories of mysterious and magical creatures appear in many cultures and places around the world. This series highlights legends about eight of these mythical beasts, revealing what the legends say and how these stories likely began. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.

Legendary Beasts (Set of 8)

Sixteen-year-old cupid-in-training Kali is in an Olympus-sized mountain of trouble. Rule number one in arrow-toting matchmaking: don't stick yourself. But accidents happen, and Kali instantly falls hard for her indie rock, bass-playing target, Benicio. The God of Love is going to kill her. Even if he is her dad. Being the daughter of Eros isn't all it's cracked up to be. For one thing, a girl can get jaded when her parents have the most beautiful and fatalistic love story in history. For another, immortality royally sucks when the Oracle condemns you to eternity in the wrong profession. Do the Gods care that Kali wants to ditch the love stuff and be a muse? Nope. To reclaim her heart and her destiny, Kali is left with no choice but to defy the Gods, tempt the Fates, date the mortal love of her life, and hope she doesn't lose her best friend, Hector, in the process.

Lovestruck

Maat was the Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, and order. Maat explores the well-known goddess’s backstory and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped her.

Maat

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind mermaids. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Mermaids

Mythical Creatures introduces young readers to some of the most popular mythical creatures from folklore around the world. Filled with information about the creature’s history, anatomy, and behavior, as well as a special feature looking at the creature’s presence in culture today, each title is sure to hook readers on the subject of mythology.

Mythical Creatures
(Set of 8)

This book introduces readers to tales of ogres, from ancient myths to modern stories. The book also includes a table of contents, one infographic, informative sidebars, a

Ogres

Osiris was the Egyptian god of the underworld. Osiris explores the well-known god’s backstory and why the ancient Egyptians treated him with respect.

Osiris

The Huntresses of Artemis must obey two rules: never disobey the goddess, and never fall in love. After being rescued from a harrowing life as an Oracle of Delphi, Kahina is glad to be a part of the Hunt; living among a group of female warriors gives her a chance to reclaim her strength. But when a routine mission goes awry, Kahina breaks the first rule in order to save the legendary huntress Atalanta. To earn back Artemis's favor, Kahina must complete a dangerous task in the kingdom of Arkadia-where the king's daughter is revealed to be none other than Atalanta. Still reeling from her disastrous quest and her father's insistence on marriage, Atalanta isn't sure what to make of Kahina. As her connection to Atalanta deepens, Kahina finds herself in danger of breaking Artemis's second rule. She helps Atalanta devise a dangerous game to avoid marriage, and word spreads throughout Greece, attracting suitors to go up against Atalanta in a race for her hand. But when the men responsible for both the girls' dark pasts arrive, the game turns deadly.

Outrun the Wind

This book explores thrilling legends about Pegasus. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Pegasus

This book explores thrilling legends about the phoenix. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Phoenix

This book describes the powers and actions of the god Poseidon. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Poseidon

Ra was the king of the Egyptian gods. He created and ruled over the world. Ra explores the well-known god’s backstory and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped him.

Ra

This book explores thrilling legends about the sea serpent. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Sea Serpent

Seth was the Egyptian god of war, chaos, and storms. Seth explores the well-known god’s backstory and the role this crafty, devious god played in Egyptian mythology.

Seth

This book explores thrilling legends about the Sphinx. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Sphinx

When Lena's younger sister Fressa is found dead, their whole Viking clan mourns—but it is Lena alone who never recovers. Fressa is the sister that should've lived, and Lena cannot rest until she knows exactly what killed Fressa and why—and how to bring her back. She strikes a dark deal with Hela, the Norse goddess of death, and begins a new double life to save her sister. But as Lena gets closer to bringing Fressa back, she dredges up dangerous discoveries about her own family and finds herself in the middle of a devastating plan to spur Ragnarök –a deadly chain of events leading to total world destruction. Still, with her sister's life in the balance, Lena is willing to risk it all. She's willing to kill. How far will she go before the darkness consumes her?

The Weight of a Soul

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind trolls. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Trolls

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind unicorns. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Unicorns

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind vampires. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Vampires

Introduces readers to the fascinating folklore behind werewolves. Readable text, fun facts, and eye-catching photos invite readers to explore the mythology of this popular mythical creature.

Werewolves

This book explores thrilling legends about the yeti. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Yeti

This book describes the powers and actions of the god Zeus. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.

Zeus

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