Nagle, Frances

Introduces readers to the myth of the Loch Ness monster.

"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"--Amazon.com.

Introduces readers to the Minotaur from Greek mythology.

Introduces readers to the myth of Medusa, discussing her origins and depictions in popular culture.

Introduces readers to zombie myths from many cultures around the world.

Introduces readers to Frankenstein, discussing the original story by Mary Shelley and popular film adaptations.

Illustrates how parasites take over a caterpillar such as a wasp laying eggs in caterpillars or the liquefaction of dead caterpillars by a virus.

"Ants are known for being industrious insects. They follow set paths to find food and are often seen walking in a straight line. If you follow them, they'll lead you right back to their nest. When scientists found ants that were walking off course in tropical forests, they knew something was wrong. Readers learn all the latest information about these fascinating zombie ants, including what causes their strange behavior and what threat it poses to their species. Full-color photographs show the deadly end of these ants, and fact boxes offer more details about a rare parasitic phenomenon"--Publisher provided.