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Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters
Bursting with blood, guts, history, and science, this book is a must-have for monster lovers of all ages
Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It's not brains.)
This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster's origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each creature in fun and surprising ways. Tips and infographics--including monster anatomy, how to survive a vampire attack, and real-life giant creatures of the deep sea--make this a highly visual and fun-to-browse book.
"A fantastically researched, absolutely delectable approach to science education."--starred, Booklist
"Informative and entertaining throughout for readers undead or otherwise."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
Book Details
- Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
- Publish Date: Sep 3rd, 2019
- Pages: 148
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 10.70in - 0.60in - 1.75lb
- EAN: 9781512449167
- Recommended age: 09-14
- Categories: ā¢ Curiosities & Wondersā¢ Paranormal & Supernaturalā¢ Science & Nature - History of Science
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Avid reader, Army Veteran, Middle School Reading Specialist. Doing what I can to help children read.
Day 4 of #MGBooktober Please gift me Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters by @CarlynBeccia. This book is so visually appealing, full of carefully researched facts, and hysterically funny as you read about different types of monsters. https://t.co/hyel5zzlME
We create high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. More starred reviews. More awards. More digital options.
Looking to get in the Halloween spirit? Re-watch the book trailer for Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters by @CarlynBeccia https://t.co/TM925Eq6DX
Associate Publisher of Millbrook Press and Carolrhoda Books, imprints of @lernerbooks. Also knitter, baker, ballerina, and mother. Incessantly curious. She/her
Happiest of book birthdays to MONSTROUS by @CarlynBeccia, which has āļø reviews from Kirkus and Booklist and now a great review from @PublishersWkly as well! This book was years in the making, and I'm so thrilled that it's out in the world! https://t.co/LKo3P0l6Qj
Praise for this book
"A fantastically researched, absolutely delectable approach to science education."--starred, Booklist
-- (8/27/2019 12:00:00 AM)"Informative and entertaining throughout for readers undead or otherwise."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
-- (7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM)"Beccia tickles her audience's prefrontal cortexes with eye-opening biology, riveting physics, savory nutrition and more, to prove that 'Science is stronger than fear.'"--Shelf Awareness
-- (11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM)"In 'Monstrous, ' which is filled with Beccia's sharp and funny illustrations, you can learn loads of basic monster facts (such as 'Where to find the Kraken and other sea creatures' and 'The anatomy of Godzilla'), as well as more offbeat information (such as 'How to communicate with a werewolf' and 'How to become as immortal as a vampire')."--Washington Post
-- (10/8/2019 12:00:00 AM)"[R]eaders will savor details about how history, superstition, and human perception have inspired some of the most feared and beloved monster legends."--Publishers Weekly
-- (9/2/2019 12:00:00 AM)"[T]he connections to history and science also make the text fascinating and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny."--School Library Journal
-- (8/30/2019 12:00:00 AM)What people are saying
Avid reader, Army Veteran, Middle School Reading Specialist. Doing what I can to help children read.
Day 4 of #MGBooktober Please gift me Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science behind Your Favorite Monsters by @CarlynBeccia. This book is so visually appealing, full of carefully researched facts, and hysterically funny as you read about different types of monsters. https://t.co/hyel5zzlME
We create high-quality fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults. More starred reviews. More awards. More digital options.
Looking to get in the Halloween spirit? Re-watch the book trailer for Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters by @CarlynBeccia https://t.co/TM925Eq6DX