Title:
Monstrous : the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters / Carlyn Beccia.
ISBN:
9781512449167
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2019]
Physical Description:
149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
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.
Summary:
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.
Interest age level:
Age 9-14.
Interest grade level:
Grade 4 to 6.
Audience:
1100L Lexile
OCLC Number:
on1085698694
Availability:
~0
