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Monsters and Water Beasts: Creatures of Fact or Fiction?

by Karen Miller

ISBN13: 9780805079029
ISBN10: 0805079025
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: None
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Mythical beasts or real creatures? You decide!

Big Foot, Moth Man, the Sea Serpent of Gloucester. These are just a few of the mythical beasts uncovered in this intriguing collection of extraordinary creatures. Firsthand accounts and the opinions of scientists weave together a fascinating web of fact and legend. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, you'll find much to ponder in the lore surrounding these monsters.

About the Author

Karen Miller is a former journalist. She lives in Burnsville, North Carolina. This is her first book for young readers.

Sergio Ruzzier has illustrated several books for young readers. His illustrations have appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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ISBN:: 9780805079029
Author:: Miller, Karen
Publisher:: Henry Holt & Company
Illustrator:: Ruzzier, Sergio
Author:: Ruzzier, Sergio
Subject:: Controversial Knowledge
Subject:: Legends, Myths, & Fables - General
Subject:: Folklore & Mythology
Subject:: Mermaids
Subject:: Unexplained Phenomena
Subject:: Sea monsters
Subject:: Animals, mythical
Subject:: Metaphysics-General
Subject:: Animals/Dragons, Unicorns & Mythical
Publication Date:: 20070431
Binding:: HARDCOVER
Grade Level:: Children/juvenile
Language:: English
Illustrations:: 9 full-color inserts
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 8.80x6.38x.58 in. .85 lbs.
Age Level:: 08-12

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