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1) Giants
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Describes the characteristics of giants and legends and folklore about the mythic creatures, and features a retelling of "Thor in the Land of Giants," told in graphic novel format, in which the Norse god and his brother, Loki, compete with giants in different activities.
2) Giants
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Presents the mysths, religious legends, folktales and history of giants.
3) Giants
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An introduction to giants, discussing their history, the legends surrounding them and more.
4) Giants
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Examines the stories and legends about mythological giants, including the Centimanes, cyclops, ogres, trolls, Jotun, and others.
6) Giants
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"Explores many stories about giants and discusses their place in history as well as in today's society."--Provided by publisher.
12) Sleeping giants
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"17 years ago: A girl in South Dakota falls through the earth, then wakes up dozens of feet below ground on the palm of what seems to be a giant metal hand. Today: She is a top-level physicist leading a team of people to understand exactly what that hand is, where it came from, and what it portends for humanity. A swift and spellbinding tale told almost exclusively through transcriptions of interviews conducted by a mysterious and unnamed character,...
14) Fall of giants
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Follows the fate of five interrelated families - American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh - as they move through the dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women's suffrage.
15) New York Giants
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Provides a basic introduction to the New York Giants professional football team, describing its formation, memorable players and coaches, Super Bowl championships, and current players. Includes color photographs and a glossary.
16) Giants beware!
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Claudette wants nothing more than to slay a giant but her little village is too safe and quiet.
18) New York Giants
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Examines the history and tradition of the New York Giants along with some of their great players from the past and present.
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"Ever since her dad died, 11-year-old Jerry Blum and her mom have bounced around dead-end towns, staying in a series of rundown motels where her mother picks up housekeeping work and Jerry can get around in her wheelchair. But the Slumbering Giant motel is different. Lights blink on and off in the surrounding trees, a mysterious radio station plays only at midnight, and people disappear into the woods, never to been seen again. Not to mention that...