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"Adam and Victor are brothers who have the usual fights over the remote, which movie to watch and whether or not it's morally acceptable to eat people. Well, not so much eat... just drink a little blood. They're vampires, hiding in plain sight with their eclectic yet loving family. Ten-year-old Adam knows he has a better purpose in his life (well, immortal life) than just drinking blood, but fourteen-year-old Victor wants to accept his own self-image...
4) Dragons
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"Dragons introduces you to one of the worlds most popular legendary creatures. Learn where and why these legends began, how they are reflected in different cultures, and how they are understood today."--
5) The werewolf
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Traces the history of the enduring legend of the werewolf, and other were- creatures that pop up in mythology around the world, and continue to fascinate us today.
6) Cyclopes
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Introduces the mythical character of the Cyclops, discussing its depiction in literature and folklore throughout history, along with modern representations in novels, movies, and comics.
8) The sphinx
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Traces the history of the sphinx, an ancient mythological half-human, half-lion figure usually associated with ancient Egypt, but one whose aura continues to fascinate in modern times.
9) Giants
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Explores giant lore, including its history, possible explanations, and impact on popular culture.
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