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Author
Series
Publisher
Smart Apple Media
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
From creatures, unsolved crimes, and strange disappearances, to legends urban and otherwise this book presents the fascinating stories of an often unexplainable world.
Author
Publisher
Mims House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a news flash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shore of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses swore this wasn't a whale, but some new, fearsome creature. As eyewitness account piled up, newspaper stories of the sea monster spread quickly. Across the nation, people shivered in fear. Then,...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Early one morning in 1995, a rancher in Humacao, Puerto Rico, found three of his goats dead. The blood seemed to have been drained from their bodies. As dozens more farm animals were found dead across the island, the fear of the so-called Chupacabra--the "goat sucker"--grew. But was a mysterious cryptid really responsible for all of these deaths? And if so, where would it go next? Follow the trail of the Chupacabra in this exciting new title"--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
94 pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
The strangest and yuckiest secrets of the galaxy What does the Zillo Beast feast on for breakfast? Does slimy Jabba the Hutt ever have a bath? What are the three yuckiest things he eats? Why are wampas so cuddly? And which monster makes the scariest sound? Take a trip on the wild side and discover the weirdest facts in the Star Wars galaxy! From gross creatures and strange bugs, to disgusting food, dangerous deserts, and sinister Sith, this icky,...
Author
Publisher
Carolrhoda Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; c4 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"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"--
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"An imaginative picture book collection featuring twenty mythical creatures drawn from diverse cultural traditions"--
"From the vicious three-headed Chimera of ancient Greece to the peaceful Navagunjara of India-- a creature made fro parts from nine different animals--to the awe-inspiring dragons of Europe and East Asia, this exciting introduction to mythological creatures celebrates the wondrous beings featured in stories from all over the world....
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Does the Jersey Devil exist? This title explains what a cryptid is, then examines the Jersey Devil, including supposed sightings both modern and historic, groups who search for it, researchers who investigate sightings, and those who study physical evidence that is said to have come from the Jersey Devil. Includes a map of Jersey Devil sightings. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
105 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This illustrated guide transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the unusual creatures, from the minuscule to the massive, that fill the fantastic world of the game. This guide features easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of where to find each beast, their strange abilities and magical powers, and how to defeat them, along with amazing illustrations that will ignite your imagination....
Author
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
97 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 36 cm
Language
English
Description
"Prepare to discover where mythical beasts hide and blood-sucking vampires lie in wait... Are you ready to join famous monster hunter Van Helsing as he tracks ancient deep-sea creatures, and human-hybrid beasts? Don't be afraid! He'll show you how to drive back angry dragons and hungry zombies. You'll learn to defeat every manner of ghoul, goblin, spirit, and witch. Featuring bold illustrations and easy-to-read maps, Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts will...
Author
Publisher
Nosy Crow
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
95 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"A captivating new gift book featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? Whatever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena, and much more, this...
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