Monstrous : the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters
2019
Book
Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information--including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath.
Item Details
ISBN:
- 9781512449167
- 1512449164
Description: 149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Target Audience Note:
- Age 9-14.
- Grade 4 to 6.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 142-145) and index.
Contents:
- Frankenstein, science creates monsters
- Vampires, bloodsucking beasts
- The voodoo zombie, the fear is in your head
- King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world
- Werewolves, beasts that bite
- Godzilla, king of the monsters
- The Kraken, the un-calm seas
- Zombies, the walking dead
- Bigfoot, man or monster?
- Dragons, here be beasts
- The magic of science.
LCCN: 2019002795
Control Number: 2792670
Publisher: Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2019]Subjects:
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