A description of beasts, believed by Muggles to be mythical, like the Quintaped, the Puffskein, and the Knarl Presents a facsimile edition of a book from the world of Harry Potter--the text for Hogwarts' Care of Magical Creatures class

Describes how sea monsters are portrayed in various cultures and in the movies.

Readers of all ages can learn about the magnificent unicorns of the past and the charismatic creatures of today with this beautifully illustrated treasure trove of unicorn lore and history.

"Describes the features and characteristics of wicked and mischievous fantasy creatures in a quick-reference format"--

Meet the fiercest, most strangely shaped figures of mythology: hundred-headed monsters; half-human, half-beast menaces; and mighty but disfigured creatures. Who's the most powerful beast of them all? Check out the lineup to find out.

In the fictional Chinese city of Yong'an, an amateur cryptozoologist is tasked with uncovering the stories of its fabled beasts, which draws her deep within a mystery that threatens her very sense of self.

"It's Pairing Day in Terrafamiliar! Marina has been waiting for this moment--anxiously--for as long as she can remember. Because today's the day she gets to bond with her animal familiar for life, like every other ten-year-old in the land. Except after the ceremony ends, Marina doesn't have one. And she's not alone...four other girls also didn't get their animal companions. The leaders of Terrafamiliar realize something special is happening: Marina...