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Beccia, Carlyn.
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Monsters -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
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Beccia, Carlyn.
Monsters -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
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Monstrous : the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters / Carlyn Beccia.
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Beccia, Carlyn.
Carolrhoda Books, c2019.
Call #:
001
.944
B388m
Subjects
Monsters -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9781512449167
1512449164
Description:
149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 142-145) and index.
Contents:
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.
Summary:
Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. 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.
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