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1) Chupacabras
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Discusses the legend of the chupacabra, a hairless, fierce, doglike animal that terrorizes livestock, draining them of their blood, including information about the history of the legends and possible scientific explanations for the chupacabra's existence.
2) Dragons
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Discusses the legends of dragons, such as powerful dragons of China that bring life and good fortune to fire-breathing, winged dragons of European legend, includes information about the origins of such myths and possible scientific explantions for them.
3) Medusa
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"The story of Perseus beheading Medusa has been told for more than 2,000 years. Even today, images of Medusa can be found in popular culture. Through accessible language and content, readers learn the story of Medusa and the Gorgons in monstrous detail, including how Medusa may have gotten her hair turned to snakes! Full-color photographs show modern and historic depictions of this famous myth while fun fact boxes give readers context for one of the...
4) The minotaur
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"One of the most monstrous myths in history is that of the Minotaur. A huge man with the head and furious temperament of a bull, the Minotaur was hidden in a labyrinth by King Minos. Readers learn the tale of the Minotaur through the story of the Greek hero Theseus, including its terrible end. Illustrations and photographs of historical objects appear in full color to enhance the main content. Written in accessible language, the tale of the Minotaur...
5) Werewolves
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Some say the legend of the werewolf may have come from a rare condition of abundant hair growth called hypertrichosis. However the stories began, theyve persisted to present-day pop culture, continuously drawing in new audiences. Written in simple, clear language, all readers can explore the history of the werewolf myth. The main content includes all aspects of this high-interest topic, including how werewolves change from man to beast, why they change,...
6) Bigfoot
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It seems incredible that a huge, hairy human-ape could live in the forests of the Pacific Northwest without anyone knowing it's there for sure. However, there's still no real evidence for the existence of Bigfoot! Readers learn about the most famous Bigfoot sighting from 1967, which still hasn't been proved to be a hoax. Full-color images illustrate how many envision Bigfoot today, as well as similar cryptids found around the world, such as the Yeti....
7) Frankenstein
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In 1931, the quintessential movie version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein hit theaters. It starred Boris Karloff as the monster and spawned a whole series of sequels! Since then, Frankenstein's monster has become a terrifying icon in popular culture, especially around Halloween. Readers learn the original story of Frankenstein and how the book's content connected to the science of the day. Haunting images of the monster and movie stills from Frankenstein...
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In 1934, a photograph in Londons Daily Mail seemed to prove that a strange animal was living in Scotlands Loch Ness. But 60 years later, it was said to be a fake. That image created the look of the Loch Ness monster in the minds of people around the world. Without it, is there any proof for a creature in Loch Ness? Readers dive deep into this question, learning about the history of the myth and how it survives today.
9) Zombies
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"There's little more terrifying than being chased by a moaning creature that wants to eat your flesh! Though zombies are currently popular on TV and in movies, stories of the undead have been around for centuries. The main content introduces readers to zombie tales from many cultures around the world in grisly detail via accessible language for reluctant readers. Full-color illustrations and photographs help readers imagine these monstrous myths while...
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