kraken

Vera the mermaid and her half-octopus friend Beaker meet three friendly krakens on a field tip.

"In [this book], we have a matchup of historic magnitude. We took the deadliest creatures and matched them in a battle of weaponry, strength, and grit. Who will come out victorious, Kraken or Hydra? You'll have to read to find out. This series utilizes considerate text written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers"--Provided by publisher.

"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 . . . photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike"--Provided by publisher.

"This title traces the history of the kraken and its long list of recorded sightings. The legendary size and terrifying tales of the kraken are fully explained by the end"--.

"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. [This book] lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles. Several famous writers such as Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Jules Verne have described monsters inspired by the Kraken. In this book, readers will also learn about the real creature that might have inspired the Kraken -- the giant squid"--Provided by publisher.

"Marina and four other girls who didn't get their animal familiars on Pairing Day discover they are Mythics, who must find their familiar among the mythical beasts through quests of courage, pitting them against others seeking their mysterious power"--Provided by publisher.

Marina and four other girls who didn't get their animal familiars on Pairing Day discover they are Mythics, who must find their familiar among the mythical beasts through quests of courage, pitting them against others seeking their mysterious power.

In this plot-your-own story book, it's up to the reader to follow the clues to find out if a giant squid that is lurking off the coast of Norway, a huge snakelike sea serpent that was spotted in the Mediterranean Sea, and the biggest shark ever seen in the Pacific Ocean are evidence of the legendary kraken and other sea monsters of old.

The kraken is the biggest monster in the sea. And in the 1950s, it seems to be headed straight for Boston!.

Vera the mermaid and her half-octopus friend Beaker meet three friendly krakens on a field tip.