Monstrous : the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters
Beccia, Carlyn,
Monstrous : the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters - 149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 142-145) and index.
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.
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.
Age 9-14. Grade 4 to 6.
9781512449167 1512449164
2019002795
Monsters--Juvenile literature.
Science--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Juvenile works.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
GR825 / .B418 2019
001.944
Monstrous : the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters - 149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 142-145) and index.
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.
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.
Age 9-14. Grade 4 to 6.
9781512449167 1512449164
2019002795
Monsters--Juvenile literature.
Science--Miscellanea--Juvenile literature.
Juvenile works.
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
GR825 / .B418 2019
001.944