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  • Witches

    Jennifer M. Besel

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Describes the history and myths of witches, their features, and the use of witches in popular culture.
    Q

  • Sea Snakes

    Homer Seward

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1999)
    Describes different kinds of snakes that live in the sea, discussing their physical characteristics, venom, habitats, habits, and relationship with people.
    P

  • Robots

    Don Nardo

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Nov. 21, 2007)
    Describes how robots are portrayed in literature, films, and television programs; discusses how special effects are used to create on-screen robots; and explores the popularity of robots as toys and characters.
    R

  • Dragons

    Catherine M Petrini

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Sept. 20, 2004)
    Describes dragons, discussing behavior and characteristics, relating dragon tales from various cultures, and exploring their presence in popular culture.
    R

  • Frightening Fish

    Homer Seward

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, May 1, 1998)
    Describes various kinds of fishes which can be frightening because they have dangerous bites, spines, or venom.
    T

  • The Wolf Man

    Ian Thorne

    Paperback (Crestwood House, Jan. 1, 1978)
    Abridged versions of The Wolf Man and The Werewolf of London are illustrated by stills from the Lon Chaney, Jr., and Henry Hull film versions

  • Medusa

    Frances Nagle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2016)
    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.
    Y

  • King Kong

    Ian Thorne

    Paperback (Crestwood House, Jan. 1, 1978)
    A retelling of the now-famous story is supplemented by stills from the original 1933 film and by comments on subsequent ape-monster movies

  • Genies

    Bonnie Juettner

    Hardcover (KidHaven, June 11, 2010)
    From the frightening to the fascinating, creatures from movies, mythology and maybe even real life come alive in the Monsters series. Authors describe the characteristics of each monster, its origins and its lasting appeal. Some volumes include first-person accounts of sightings while others describe the techniques used to create monsters in movies and on television.
    R

  • The Great Sphinx

    Lori Mortensen

    Hardcover (KidHaven, Nov. 15, 2007)
    Explores the apperance of the sphinx in Egyptian sculpture, introduces Egyptian myths and legends about the sphinx, and discusses the role of sphinxes as characters in modern literature.
    N

  • Blob

    Ian Thorne, Howard Schroeder

    Paperback (Crestwood House, March 1, 1982)
    A meteor crashes to Earth bringing with it a slimy amorphous creature that absorbs its victims
    Q

  • Octopus and Squid

    Homer Seward

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, May 1, 1998)
    Introduces the octopus and squid, their habits, physical appearance, and predators and prey.
    P