Monstrous : : the Lore, Gore, and Science Behind Your Favorite Monsters
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Frankenstein, science creates monsters -- Vampires, bloodsucking beasts -- The voodoo zombie, the fear is in your head -- King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world -- Werewolves, beasts that bite -- Godzilla, king of the monsters -- The Kraken, the un-calm seas -- Zombies, the walking dead -- Bigfoot, man or monster? -- Dragons, here be beasts -- The magic of science.
Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information-including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath.
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GOOD submitted by Gamera on July 10, 2021, 1:18pm The only parts I read in this book were the Godzilla and King Kong parts, But I also read some of the other parts too.
PUBLISHED
Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2019]
Year Published: 2019
Description: 149 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781512449167
1512449164
SUBJECTS
Monsters.
Science -- Miscellanea.