In this version of the traditional Chinese folktale, a dragon and aphoenix find a beautiful stone they carve into a pearl.

The Chinese people often told stories that taught the listener about their land. The dragon was thought to be a gentle creature that protected one of the points of the compass. In this myth, the dragon and the phoenix become mountains to protect a beautiful pearl. The Chinese dragon myth is retold in this brilliantly illustrated Chinese Myth. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Short Tales is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

Dragons introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary creatures. Learn where and why these legends began, how they are reflected in different cultures, and how they are understood today. Complete with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Winner at the 2015 International Latino Book Awards. Kibo and the Purple Dragon is an entertaining, fun-loving tale that helps children face up to and overcome their fears. One morning, a purple dragon flies in through Kibo’s window. Frightened, the little boy runs off to some truly extraordinary places, but when he returns home and looks in the mirror, the dragon is still there—and he’s right behind him! This time, though, he’s a little bigger and a little purpler than the last time Kibo saw him. Maybe if he keeps running away Kibo will be able to escape the dragon! But what if that doesn’t work? How will he finally defeat such a terrible monster? When you see a dragon, One thing is quite clear, If you look them in the eye They’ll run away in fear.

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: A boy and his pet dragon learn their ABC using an alphabet book. This pre-primer book contains high-frequency and sight words. Teacher resources include reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. Beginning Reader with word list.

Once upon a time, there was a dragon, a phoenix and a very, very special pebble This charming Chinese tale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

"There is an exemplary amount of information in Dragons presented in a decidedly friendly way. Children will be captivated and will surely want to learn more about these mythological beings. Vividly illustrated and humorous."--