{"product_id":"the-magnificent-book-of-monsters-9798886743388","title":"The Magnificent Book of Monsters","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet ghastly beasts, flesh-eating fiends, shapeshifting spirits, deadly demons, and terrible trolls.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn why seeing the Morrígan means certain death, how to defeat a disembodied flying head, and which ancient Greek monster can turn you to stone with a single glance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDOZENS OF MONSTERS: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: \u003c\/b\u003e Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eFASCINATING FACTS: \u003c\/b\u003e Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: \u003c\/b\u003eThis beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCOLLECT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eMore fascinating compendiums for all ages include \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Cats\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Magnificent Book of Sharks\u003c\/i\u003e, and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Weldon Owen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798886743388\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.63lbs","brand":"Diana Ferguson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51495096811701,"sku":"9798886743388","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4bd17822-d9a9-4391-979a-d6ae0fea56e0.jpg?v=1754974036","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-magnificent-book-of-monsters-9798886743388","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}