They're big, mean, and shudderingly horrible--and that's about all that the giants and trolls of mythology have in common. Some have several heads. Some have only one eye--or lots of eyes! You wouldn't want to cross paths with any of them. But what if they crossed paths with each other? Who would win in a battle? Which one is the strongest of all? Find out about each giant or troll's features and skills, where in the world they come from, how they rank compared to one another, and how you might defeat them if you ever strayed into their remote realms.

Product Description: Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of giants, including such legendary giants as the one-eyed Cyclops Polyphemus, Kumbhakarna of Hindu mythology, and Xingtian of China, and discusses their role in popular culture.

Product Description: Ten boldly illustrated stories tell classic tales from different cultures of giants, who were usually villains being outwitted and defeated by mythological heroes. Myths include: the hero Heracles versus the hated giant Geryon, and Odysseus versus the giant Cyclops Polyphemus, from Greek mythology; the good-natured giant Finn McCool from Celtic mythology; the Mayan twins versus the destructive mountain giant Cabracan, from Mayan mythology; Sedna, the giant goddess of the sea, from Inuit mythology; and the giant Goliath who was slain by David, from the Bible...read more

Product Description: Giants have been part of folklore, religious stories, creation myths, and popular culture since the beginning of recorded history – and probably before then. Some are familiar figures from previous times, such as Goliath or the evil giant from Jack and the Beanstalk...read more

Product Description: Book annotation not available for this title.Title: GiantsAuthor: Jeffrey, GaryPublisher: Gareth Stevens PubPublication Date: 2011/08/01Number of Pages: 24Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2010050922

Product Description: Tales of trolls, ogres, and giants were around long before they were popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling. They spoke to our common fears about the darkness in the forest and shadows around every corner. The fun, accessible graphic novel format takes readers on a thrilling journey with these legendary creatures...read more

Book annotation not available for this title.Title: Giants and OgresAuthor: Ganeri, Anita/ West, David (ILT)Publisher: Rosen Pub GroupPublication Date: 2010/08/15Number of Pages: 32Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: 2010006674

Product Description: Enter the realm of legends with these guides to mythical creatures. Hunt down fearsome dragons, explore fairyland and discover the most famous giants and monsters in the world.

Product Description: Thud. Thud. The ground shudders beneath you. At the cave entrance, a low, panting, grumbling sound rises. He's back, and he's hungry. You scurry behind a boulder. Sunlight flares for a moment at the cave entrance before it is blotted out by a monstrous, huge shadow...read more

Product Description: Trees and related vegetation have long been planted in cities for a variety of reasons. From trees with special religious significance in ancient temples to trees captured in planters adjacent to our newest office buildings, we have sought to accompany our urban lives with some representation of nature...read more

Discusses the characteristics and origins of mythical, fictional, and real-life giants, and describes the techniques used to bring giants to life in motion pictures.

Examines the existence of mythical and fictional monsters that are big and hairy, including King Kong, the Abominable Snowman, and Sasquatch (view table of contents)

Traces the treatment of giants in folklore, the challenges faced by unusually tall people throughout history, the medical reasons behind gigantism and acromegaly, and the prejudices that tall people find today

Presents some of the folklore of mermaids, fairies, giants, and dwarfs

Product Description: This study compares the main aspects of the four Nordic labour markets. The central issues covered are unemployment, wage differentials, the youth labour market, international migration, and early exit from the labour market. Modern labour market theory and empirical studies are integrated...read more

The characteristics of real and imaginary giants and famous stories about giants from the Bible, mythology, folklore, and literature, including those of Goliath, Skrymir, Paul Bunyan, and Glumdalclitch of Brobdingnag.