Arcadia Public Library

A prose retelling of the Sufi poet Nizami's twelfth-century Haft Paykar is a collection of tales within a tale, where seven princesses entertain Shah Bahram with their stories of adventure, magic, and miracles.

"Cryptozoology is the study of mysterious creatures that fall between the realm of real and imaginary on the scientific spectrum. Cryptid Creatures: A Field Guide offers a closer look at fifty of these amazing creatures, examining the best possible evidence for each, including scientific papers, magazine and newspaper articles, and credible eyewitness accounts. The fifty cryptids are arranged in order alphabetically, and in addition to speculative...

As Liza instructs Henry how to fix a hole in the bucket, Henry gives her all the reasons why he can't. An illustrated version of a humorous old folk song.

Describes the importance of a banyan tree to an Indian village.

When Manu rescues a tiny fish from the stream, he has no idea what lies in store. Soon, the whole world is in danger and only the fish can help.

Offers suspicious stories, fishy facts, and dubious lists, encouraging readers to determine which facts are true and which are false.

Describes the origins of the cyclopes, their work as servants to the gods, and their memorable encounter with Ulysses.

Presents some ancient mythological beliefs about the universe.

Introduces the culture of India, describing important holidays, customs, special arts, folktales, games, and foods.