Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 142-145) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Age 9-14

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Monstrous

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1085698694

Responsibility statement

Carlyn Beccia

Sub title

the lore, gore, and science behind your favorite monsters

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification