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Bunyips
Shirley Raye Redmond
Library Binding (KidHaven, April 27, 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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Giants and Wild Hairy Monsters
Janet Perry, Victor Gentle
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)Examines the existence of mythical and fictional monsters that are big and hairy, including King Kong, the Abominable Snowman, and Sasquatch.
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Super Moopers: Musical Markus
Fiona Harris, Scott Edgar
Paperback (Five Mile, Aug. 1, 2017)Markus loves to sing. He can make up a song about anything. But not everyone enjoys Markus's constant singing. In fact, some Moopers find his songs really annoying! Poor Markus. Could there be anyone in Moopertown who enjoys his music? This exciting new s
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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.
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Sea Creatures
Peter Castellano
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)Its easy to imagine something lurking beneath the deep, dark waters of a loch, river, or sea. Since even today we dont know every animal that lives deep underwater, historical accounts of fearful creatures swimming below the surface seem to have simple explanations. This book explores the many myths and legends about sea creatures, some of which are centuries old! Full-color illustrations, paintings, and more from cultures around the world showcase the extraordinary imaginations behind some of these stories. In addition, fact boxes offer readers a chance to debunk historical accounts and understand why these tales began at all.
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Witches
Peter Castellano
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)Some of the most iconic pop-culture figures ever have been witches: the Wicked Witch of the West, the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia, Hermione in the Harry Potter books. But theres a long history of witch legends from around the world, including historical events condemning them, such as the Salem witch trials. This high-interest topic will engage even the most reluctant readers with tales of good and bad magic, spells, and torture. Full-color photographs and historical images show witch stories throughout the ages as fact boxes investigate the truth behind the myths and the reason behind the history.
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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.
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Mad Scientists
Janet Perry, Victor Gentle
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)Contrasts the escapades of mad scientists such as Frankenstein and Jekyll with the methods used by real scientists who try to help, not hurt, the world
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Monsters of the Deep
Janet Perry, Victor Gentle
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)Discusses some of the large and frightening creatures that live, or are believed to have lived, in the world's oceans
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