Monstrous: The Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters

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.

Binding Type: Library Binding
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
Published: 09/03/2019
ISBN: 9781512449167
Pages: 148
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 10.70w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2019 pg. 151
Publishers Weekly 09/02/2019
School Library Journal 08/30/2019 pg. 1
Booklist 09/15/2019 pg. 48
Shelf Awareness 11/19/2019