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.

"Dot is drawing. What can she make with squares, circles, and triangles? Full-color illustrations and fun stories make this a simple introduction to shapes for early readers"--

Examines the history of the Loch Ness monster story, eyewitness accounts, various efforts to discover and identify the creature, explanations for its identity, and attempts to fake its appearances.

Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Learn the defining characteristics of each beast, where it can be found and--most importantly--how to defeat it.

Profiles twenty-five monsters from mythology, folklore, and literature, from Medusa the gorgon and Polyphemus the cyclops to Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow.

"Think you know all about the kraken? Think again! This tentacled cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Where do krakens call home? Do the big underwater beasts really use barf as bait? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike"

"Step into Basher's world of legendary creatures and you'll find out. Wend your way through flesh-eaters, shape-shifters, and mischievous spirits and hear their stories of magic and mayhem. It's a fantastic journey that will see you soar high in thundery skies, slosh through Congolese swamps, and roost in the caves of Javan rain forests." --back cover.

"Whether on the search for bigfoot or testing the memory of a goldfish, the word is full of mysteries. But some things can be explained with science. Learn about the scientific method and how it can help you discover the truth. Get ready to blow up some totally-not-true animal myths"

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

The Great Book of Monster Legends is a fun introduction to mythical creatures from all over the world! Readers are guided by two girls, Erin and Nora, who found their grandfather's old notebook in the attic. He was a monster expert, and the notebooks are filled with his research. But his research is incomplete, so they take up where he left off investigating monsters across the globe. They start in North America where the well-known Bigfoot has been...