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Frankenstein
Frances Nagle
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2016)In 1931, the quintessential movie version of Mary Shelleys Frankenstein hit theaters. It starred Boris Karloff as the monster and spawned a whole series of sequels. Since then, Frankensteins monster has become a terrifying icon in popular culture, especially around Halloween. Readers learn the original story of Frankenstein and how the books 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.
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Manmade Monsters
Janet Perry, Victor Gentle
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)Examines creatures fashioned from organic or robotic parts, both in literature and movies, including Frankenstein's monster and the computer HAL from "2001: A Space Odyssey"
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Golem
Shirley Raye Redmond
Library Binding (KidHaven, Sept. 20, 2011)From the frightening to the fascinating, creatures from movies, mythology and maybe even real life come alive in the Monsters series. These books describe the characteristics of each monster, its origins and its lasting appeal.; ;
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Zombies
Frances Nagle
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2016)Theres little more terrifying than being chased by a moaning creature that wants to eat your flesh. Though zombies are currently popular on TV and in movies, stories of the undead have been around for centuries. The main content introduces readers to zombie tales from many cultures around the world in grisly detail via accessible language for reluctant readers. Full-color illustrations and photographs help readers imagine these monstrous myths while fun fact boxes debunk common beliefs and offer additional context for each terrifying tale.
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Monsters - Giants
Bradley Steffens
Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Sept. 26, 2005)Stories about giants pervade folklore around the world--from "The Epic of Gilgamesh" to "Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman." Geared for basic readers, this volume describes the outsized creatures and their encounters--both good and bad--with gods and human beings. It includes an overview of giants in popular culture, including their use as sports team mascots, motion picture villains and advertising icons.
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Werewolves
Toney Allman
Library Binding (KidHaven, Sept. 20, 2004)Looks at the legend of the werewolf, explores what factual basis it has, and describes its appearances in literature and popular culture.
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Chupacabras
Peter Castellano
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)Some say a fierce, hairless, doglike animal terrorizes livestock, draining them of their blood. Called the chupacabra, this animal is a legend derived from the sighting of a freaky creature in San Juan, Puerto Rico. But the original sighting and todays reports dont match up, and no conclusive evidence has ever been found about the chupacabra. Readers investigate the history of this creepy animal and learn how science has busted many myths about its existence. Full-color renderings of the chupacabra highlight the biggest fact conspiracy theorists overlookthere are no actual photographs of the chupacabra!
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