In many Norse myths, trolls are monsters that don't like people! How does this match up with Poppy and Branch from Trolls movie fame? Readers consider this question as they explore the history of troll stories as well as their depictions in pop culture in this book. Full-color images bring these fantasy creatures to life, and fact boxes add even more information or explain complex vocabulary terms. The high-interest content supports knowledge building, a key component of the science of reading.