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Ancient dragons breathed fire and gobbled up humans. Fierce mythical griffins had the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions. More recently, people have reported chupacabras drinking the blood of farm animals. These monsters and more have frightened people for centuries, and have made their way into the books, movies, and games we love. Are these beasts real or imaginary? That's not always clear. Tear into this book to learn the facts and fiction of beastly monsters . . . if you dare!

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Monster myths are approached through the combined lens of history and pop culture. Chock-full of movie stills, archival drawings, and CGI creatures, the series is a feast for media junkies. For instance, the magic of witches and wizards in 'Harry Potter' is linked to prehistoric cave paintings, and the Pok mon Aipom resembles the ancient Aztec creation ahuizotl. STEM connections are made in sidebars that explore, for example, sonar in Sea Monsters. An ending 'Monster Match' section ('Which ghoul would you bet on in a smack-down?') not only is clever but also makes the series as interactive as it is informative. VERDICT Promises to be monstrously popular among upper elementary and middle schoolers. --School Library Journal --Journal

Monster myths are approached through the combined lens of history and pop culture. Chock-full of movie stills, archival drawings, and CGI creatures, the series is a feast for media junkies. For instance, the magic of witches and wizards in 'Harry Potter' is linked to prehistoric cave paintings, and the Pokemon Aipom resembles the ancient Aztec creation ahuizotl. STEM connections are made in sidebars that explore, for example, sonar in Sea Monsters. An ending 'Monster Match' section ('Which ghoul would you bet on in a smack-down?') not only is clever but also makes the series as interactive as it is informative. VERDICT Promises to be monstrously popular among upper elementary and middle schoolers. --School Library Journal --Journal

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