Description |
32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
Series |
Cryptid guides: creatures of folklore |
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Gleason, Carrie, 1973-
Cryptid guides: creatures of folklore.
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Note |
Ages 8-11. Crabtree Publishing Company. |
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Grades 4-6. Crabtree Publishing Company. |
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Accelerated Reader MG 5.9 1 518303 |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader MG 5.9 1 518303 |
Contents |
Cryptids and kinfolk -- Fear the sea monster -- Sea monster anatomy -- Sea monsters around the world -- Mythical monsters of the deep -- Mermaids, sirens, and kelpies -- Loch Ness monster -- The search for Nessie -- How to find a lake monster -- Swamp monsters sighted! -- Sea monsters make it big -- Godzilla -- Prehistoric monsters -- Sea monsters explained. |
Audience |
Ages 8-11. Crabtree Publishing Company. |
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Grades 4-6. Crabtree Publishing Company. |
Summary |
"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"-- Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index. |
Subject |
Sea monsters -- Juvenile literature.
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Cryptozoology -- Juvenile literature.
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Monsters -- Juvenile literature.
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ISBN |
9781039663459 lib. bdg. |
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9781039663947 (paperback) |
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