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Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
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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.
4) Mythologica
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Uncover the lives of 50 powerful gods and goddesses, Earth-dwelling mortals, and terrifying monsters as we journey back in time to ancient Greece. From the fearless Athena and her meddlesome ways to the brave and bold Odysseus and his remarkable journey home, this is the perfect introduction to 50 of the most exciting characters of ancient Greek mythology" --
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Language
English
Description
We have always conjured up creatures never seen in nature, from flying horses and two-headed birds to fire-breathing dragons and enormous killer skunks, as well as fantastic distortions of our own image, from giants to nubile maidens. In these pages you will meet extraordinary beings from Hindu and Navajo religions, Scandinavian tales, Russian folklore, Lithuanian stories, Irish oral history, American tall tales, and Aztec myth. This illustrated encyclopedia...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Exploring ... history, movies, and literature, the conspiracy theorizing, and the world of the supernatural, [this book] is a comprehensive resource to the man-beast. With nearly 200 entries and 120 photographs, drawings, and illustrations, it is [a] guide to understanding, hunting, and avoiding the brute, as well as discovering the facts behind the sightings and horrifying tales."--
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
Español
Description
¡Ármate de valor! Y recuerda: en secreto, todos somos monstruos. El libro de los monstruos reúne a las más interesantes criaturas que pueblan nuestras pesadillas. Algunas surgieron de antiguas mitologías, de folklores diversos o de la mente de autores literarios, del cine, la televisión, los cómics y los videojuegos. Aquí encontrarás seres terribles, hambrientos y engañosos que esperan tu primer descuido para devorarte; bestias maravillosas...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda unfold the legends and lore of cultures around the world to reveal these monsters and dragons that have prowled countrysides and imaginations for centuries. Pop-up fans and fantasy lovers will be equally enthralled by the dynamic creatures depicted in this astonishing volume, the climax of the Encyclopedia Mythologica trilogy.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Master paper engineers Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda unfold the legends and lore of cultures around the world to reveal these monsters and dragons that have prowled countrysides and imaginations for centuries. Pop-up fans and fantasy lovers will be equally enthralled by the dynamic creatures depicted in this astonishing volume, the climax of the Encyclopedia Mythologica trilogy.
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