Steve Roberts

Stories from the Middle Ages speak of dragons carrying off livestock and young maidens. The truth behind the stories is still in question. Readers will learn legends and lore about dragons, discover well-known stories of dragons, and also consider theories about what these dragons really were. Some scholars believe dragons were merely a symbol, while others think the tales were trying to explain fossilized dinosaur bones people of this time period uncovered. No matter what readers decide to believe, they will find themselves entranced with this graphic story of dragons.

Tales of a mysterious man-like creature have drifted down from the Himalayas for hundreds of years. Countless mountain climbers and adventure seekers have gone in search of the yeti, only to turn up empty handed. Yet--enough sightings, strange footprints, and other findings have been claimed to keep the story of the yeti alive. Readers will uncover these finding and make their own conclusions about the existence of the yeti.

Vampire stories are at a peek in popularity among readers. Tales of vampires living in the midst of humans have existed for centuries. Readers can judge the truth in these tales as they follow one story of a suspected vampire that, allegedly, really happened in the 1700s in Serbia. Facts, lore, and legends are all presented--encouraging further reading and discussion.

This guide has been specifically written for AS and A2 students and is filled with in-depth analysis on contexts, character, key themes and critical perspectives.