Monsters

Examines the history and legends surrounding the existence of witches and discusses the events condemning them, such as the Salem witch trials.

Examines the history and mythology surrounding the existence of chupacabras.

Examines the history and mythology surrounding the existence of dragons.

This high-interest topic will engage even the most reluctant readers with tales of good and bad magic, spells, and torture.

This book explores the many myths and legends about sea creatures, some of which are centuries old!.

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. Written in accessible language, the tale of the Minotaur will engage even reluctant readers, especially if they’re monster-movie fans.

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 greatest monster stories in Greek mythology.

In 1934, a photograph in London’s Daily Mail seemed to prove that a strange animal was living in Scotland’s 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. Full-color illustrations and historical photographs spark readers’ imaginations, while fact boxes encourage critical thinking about a fascinating, high-interest topic.

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 and other films engage readers’ imaginations as accessible language allows even reluctant readers to find out more about this modern monster.