Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters
By Carlyn Beccia
Edition
Kirkus Best Books - 2019
CPL Best Books - 2019
The Nonfiction Detectives Best Nonfiction Books - 2019
By Carlyn Beccia
Library edition
Publisher Lerner Imprint Carolrhoda ISBN9781512449167
Awards and Honors Booklist Top of the List - 2019Kirkus Best Books - 2019
CPL Best Books - 2019
The Nonfiction Detectives Best Nonfiction Books - 2019
Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters
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An encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster's origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each creature in fun and surprising ways. Tips and infographics—including monster anatomy, how to survive a vampire attack, and real-life giant creatures of the deep sea—make this a highly visual and fun-to-browse book.
Author’s note. Source notes. Selected bibliography. Glossary. Index. Full-color mixed media illustrations.
Author’s note. Source notes. Selected bibliography. Glossary. Index. Full-color mixed media illustrations.
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This collection features high-interest nonfiction titles selected to spark curiosity and invite exploration. Selections cover a range of compelling real-world topics, including history, science, and biography, through visually rich presentation and accessible, story-driven approaches designed to encourage browsing, discovery, and conversation, as well as sustained reading.
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