Animals & Creatures (Page 51)
In the 1500s, people thought unicorn horns were poison antidotes. Many people spent a lot of money on what they thought...read more
Have a troll problem? Ring church bells near their ears or lure them into a lightning storm. They will run away in terror...read more
This life comes to an end, but a new one will soon begin. Rising from the blaze, a new phoenix spreads its wings and...read more
A beautiful sound drifts over the waves. Do your eyes deceive you? It is a mermaid! Long hair cascades down her back as...read more
Watch out! A giant is stomping your way! These creatures make appearances in today’s stories, films, advertising, and...read more
Wings, claws, scales! What images come to mind when you think of a dragon? These amazing creatures have played important...read more
Centaurs are the half-human, half-horse creatures known for making trouble. These mythical creatures are known from Greek...read more
The world’s oldest bookstore still in operation opened in 1732. It is found in Portugal! This small country on the...read more
Gliding through the world’s tropical waters with wide-open mouths, whale sharks are slow giants that suck in their...read more
Sand tiger sharks hover in the water as they patiently wait for fish to swim by. To hover, they gulp air at the water’s...read more