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Author Beccia, Carlyn, author, illustrator.

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

Publication Info. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2019]

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 Berlin-Peck Memorial Library - Children's Department  J 001.944 BECCIA    DUE 04-15-24
 Bristol, Main Library - Children's Department  J001.944 BEC    Check Shelf
 Canton Public Library - Children's Department  J 398.409 BECCIA    Check Shelf
 Canton Public Library - Children's Department  J 398.409 BECCIA    Check Shelf
 Cheshire Public Library - Children's Department  J 398.24 BECCIA    Check Shelf
 Cromwell-Belden Public Library - Children's Department  J 001.944 BEC    Check Shelf
 East Hartford, Raymond Library - Children's New Materials  J001.944 B    DUE 07-31-20 Billed
 Enfield, Main Library - Children's Department  J 001.944 BEC    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Children's Department  J 001.944 BEC    Check Shelf
 Glastonbury, Welles-Turner Memorial Library - Children's Department  J 001.944 BECCIA    DUE 04-08-24

Description 149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 142-145) and index.
Contents The science of the monstrous -- Frankenstein's monster -- Dracula -- Zombies -- King Kong -- Werewolves -- The Kraken -- Bigfoot -- Godzilla -- A geologic time scale -- When science is wrong.
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.
Subject Monsters -- Juvenile literature.
Science -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Curiosities & Wonders.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Paranormal & Supernatural.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias.
Monsters. (OCoLC)fst01025752
Science. (OCoLC)fst01108176
Genre/Form Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
Illustrated works. (OCoLC)fst01423873
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.
Other Form: Online version: Beccia, Carlyn, author, illustrator. Monstrous Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2019] 9781541562608 (DLC) 2019022215
ISBN 9781512449167 hardcover alkaline paper
1512449164 hardcover alkaline paper
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