cryptozoology

Presented in diary/travelogue format, depicts the myths, legends, and paranormal phenomena that Josh Gates has experienced and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the reality-based TV show.

Presents over forty years of investigations, interviews, and fieldwork on the North American "Sasquatch" and explores modern debates on their existence and whereabouts.

Presents scientific analyses of the evidence for and against a number of cryptids--mythical beasts and legendary creatures held by some to be real--such as Bigfoot; the Yeti; and the Loch Ness monster. Discusses the psychology in human beings that seems made to perpetuate the belief in such unknown and mysterious creatures.

Presents a collection of over 250 stories about beasts, monsters, and paranormal happenings taken from newspaper articles, historical accounts, and personal interviews and details each research-based occurrence. Includes photos, illustrations, and an index.

Contains two hundred entries that profile unusual beasts, new animal finds, and the explorers and scientists who search for them.

Provides nearly 100 entries from the field of cryptozoology organized by the type of creature. Describes various discoveries and hoaxes from throughout history, and covers numerous cryptids. Includes firsthand accounts and a review of scientific evidence supporting or debunking sightings of creatures.

Introduces young readers to the animals studied in cryptozoology, animals which may or may not be real.

Cryptozoologist Tork Darwyn and his wife, teacher Tara Darwyn, set off to Africa to search for a living dinosaur, confronting cave monkeys, skunk apes, yeti, and a mothman along the way.

Interviews cryptozoologists, anthropologists, biologists, and regular people who have seen, heard, or maybe stumbled across evidence leading them to believe that Sasquatch is real.