Mythical beasts

Looks at mythological water creatures including the kraken, mermaids, and the Hydra.

Looks at mythological creatures including the phoenix, hippogriff, and griffin.

Looks at mythological creatures including trolls, unicorns, and dragons.

Looks at mythological creatures including werewolves, vampires, basilisks, and the Yeti.

They're big, mean, and shudderingly horrible--and that's about all that the giants and trolls of mythology have in common. Some have several heads. Some have only one eye--or lots of eyes! You wouldn't want to cross paths with any of them. But what if they crossed paths with each other? Who would win in a battle? Which one is the strongest of all? Find out about each giant or troll's features and skills, where in the world they come from, how they rank compared to one another, and how you might defeat them if you ever strayed into their remote realms.

Meet the fiercest dragons and the creepiest demons in the mythical universe. Who's the most powerful of them all? Check out the lineup to find out.

In ancient mythologies, many of the gods created all-powerful predators that unleashed panic on the human world. These horrors could be either beast or human--or even both. But who would come out on top in a fight? Which one is the most powerful of all? Find out about each monster's features and skills, where in the world they come from, how they rank compared to one another, and how you might defeat them if you ever strayed into their remote realms.

"The heaviest hitters of mythology are almost too huge to be seen--until it's too late. These supernatural creatures can challenge the gods or reign supreme in the sky and the ocean depths. But what if they had to challenge one another? Who would win in a standoff? Which one is the most powerful of all? Meet the top ten largest and most invincible of these mythical beasts, including: Thunderbird, who could pick up a whale in his talons; The Midgard serpent that encircled the world; Typhon, who tore up mountains; and the massive sea-snake Leviathan. Find out about each titan's features and skills, where in the world they come from, how they rank compared to one another, and how you might defeat them if you ever strayed into their remote realms"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces ten mythological creatures that are categorized as giants and trolls.