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OverviewBloodthirsty, nocturnal, and immortal—vampires are fascinatingly creepy! Young readers will learn the truth behind the myths about vampires. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Walt BrodyPublisher: Lerner Publishing Group Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group Dimensions: Width: 19.70cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 26.70cm Weight: 0.095kg ISBN: 9781728413662ISBN 10: 1728413664 Pages: 24 Publication Date: 01 August 2020 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children / Juvenile , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsDespite the brevity of these titles, they provide adequate coverage and tantalizing information about topics that appeal to children. The short sentences are easy to read; the text is written in a conversational tone. The series describes possible logical, even science-based, explanations for phenomena. The overall design is attractive, enhanced by brooding photos and illustrations. The prose is set against colorful pages. Bright type is used in chapter headings, and some sentences are written in colored font for a dramatic, mysterious effect. The captions sometimes pose critical thinking questions. In most titles, a back matter page asks, 'Are ___ real?' According to the series, no one is sure, but alternative theories are proposed. A 'Close Encounter' section cites an alleged real-life experience with the particular phenomenon, and 'Terrifying Trivia' lists extra facts about the titular topic. VERDICT Informative, impressive material. Recommended for school and public library collections. --School Library Journal -- (11/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) Despite the brevity of these titles, they provide adequate coverage and tantalizing information about topics that appeal to children. The short sentences are easy to read; the text is written in a conversational tone. The series describes possible logical, even science-based, explanations for phenomena. The overall design is attractive, enhanced by brooding photos and illustrations. The prose is set against colorful pages. Bright type is used in chapter headings, and some sentences are written in colored font for a dramatic, mysterious effect. The captions sometimes pose critical thinking questions. In most titles, a back matter page asks, 'Are ___ real?' According to the series, no one is sure, but alternative theories are proposed. A 'Close Encounter' section cites an alleged real-life experience with the particular phenomenon, and 'Terrifying Trivia' lists extra facts about the titular topic. VERDICT Informative, impressive material. Recommended for school and public library collections.--School Library Journal -- Journal (11/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) Despite the brevity of these titles, they provide adequate coverage and tantalizing information about topics that appeal to children. The short sentences are easy to read; the text is written in a conversational tone. The series describes possible logical, even science-based, explanations for phenomena. The overall design is attractive, enhanced by brooding photos and illustrations. The prose is set against colorful pages. Bright type is used in chapter headings, and some sentences are written in colored font for a dramatic, mysterious effect. The captions sometimes pose critical thinking questions. In most titles, a back matter page asks, 'Are ___ real?' According to the series, no one is sure, but alternative theories are proposed. A 'Close Encounter' section cites an alleged real-life experience with the particular phenomenon, and 'Terrifying Trivia' lists extra facts about the titular topic. VERDICT Informative, impressive material. Recommended for school and public library collections.--School Library Journal -- Journal ""Informative, impressive material. Recommended for school and public library collections.""—School Library Journal Author InformationWalt Brody writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from science to mythology. He lives in Minnesota. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |