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Book

Monstrous : the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters

Call Number

  • J 001.944 BECC (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2019]

Physical Description

149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm

Audience

Grade 4 to 6.

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.

Contents

  • The science of the monstrous
  • Frankenstein's monster
  • Dracula
  • Zombies
  • King Kong
  • Werewolves
  • The Kraken
  • Bigfoot
  • Godzilla
  • A geologic time scale
  • When science is wrong.

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