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Monstrous : the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters / Carlyn Beccia.

Beccia, Carlyn, (author,, illustrator.).

Summary:

Some of them lurch out of laboratories. Others terrorize entire cities. And still others want to eat your braaaaiiiins! Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies, and more as you've never seen them before. 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781512449167
ISBN: 1512449164
Physical Description: 149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Publisher: Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2019]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 142-145) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	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.
Target Audience Note:	1100L Lexile Age 9-14. Grade 4 to 6.
Awards Note:	A Junior Library Guild Selection.