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1) Sea monsters
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes stories that allude to the existence of monsters such as Loch Ness, zombies, mummies, bigfoot, and vampires; and examines facts and evidence to determine whether monsters actually exist.
11) Planet SOS
Author
Publisher
What on Earth Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
From the atmosdragon causing global warming to the smogosaurus polluting our air, real-life environmental monsters are everywhere! Discover how planet-destroying monsters survive. Learn their weaknesses. Then join the fight to vanquish the beasts and save our planet!
Author
Publisher
WeldonOwen
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"From the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts. Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids"--
14) Beastly tales
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about some of the world's most mysterious monsters. Children will love to find out about people who claim to have seen monsters, and the evidence for their existence."
Author
Publisher
Darby Creek Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Cryptozoology is the study of animals that may or may not be real: familiar animals like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, and those that are less familiar like the Marozi of Kenya, the Orang-pendek of Sumatra and the Thylacine of Tasmania. Meet these and more in this introduction to cryptozoology.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found and--most importantly--how to defeat it"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Sea monsters, such as the Kraken and the Loch Ness Monster, are cryptids--creatures whose existence is not yet proven to be true. Cryptozoologists gather stories from folklore and investigate reported sightings. In this guide, you'll find fascinating sea monster facts, including where in the world sea monsters are thought to exist, reported sightings, sea monsters in popular culture, and how to spot a lake monster."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Jokes for Minecrafters is the first book in the new Jokes for Minecrafters series, which celebrates the humor in Minecraft from skeleton mobs to zombie pigmen. Be prepared to laugh! No ghast or blaze is safe from being the punch line of these jokes! Inside you will find hilarious jokes such as: Why did the slime stay home? He had no place to goo! How did Steve know that the skeleton was lying to him? He could see right through him. For kids ages...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Also known as Nessie, this creature of the lake has a history that dates all the way back to the year 565. Since then, there have been photographs and films that allegedly show proof of the monster's existence. But are they fact or fiction? Learn all about the research, expeditions, and tests that provide clues about the Loch Ness Monster and whether or not she is real in this captivating book for young readers!"--
Author
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you ever spotted a UFO high in the sky? Maybe youve seen a mysterious cryptid lurking in the woods. Has a psychic ever predicted your future? Read Science Fact or Science Fiction? to learn about these scientific mysteries and more! Find out the history of some of science fictions most popular topics. Explore famous account of extraordinary encounters with aliens, time travel, Bigfoot, and more. Learn about scientific studies into these unbelievable...
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