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  • Bigfoot

    Heather Miller

    Hardcover (KidHaven Press, Jan. 10, 2006)
    Details the legend of Bigfoot, explaining the evidence behind the existence of these creatures and the scientific explanations that support and disprove it, as well as the commercial aspects arising from the myth.
    U

  • The Minotaur

    Mary Schulte

    Hardcover (KidHaven, May 9, 2008)
    Describes the myth of the minotaur, including the history of the myth in ancient Greek culture and how the legend has developed in modern culture.
    Y

  • Vampires

    Jennifer M. Besel

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

  • 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.
    W

  • Mummies

    Jennifer M. Besel

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

  • 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"
    I

  • Wendigo

    O. L. Pearce

    Hardcover (KidHaven, May 8, 2009)
    Read about these monsters that are part of the folklore of the Algonquin people.
    M

  • Pegasus

    Q. L. Pearce

    Library Binding (KidHaven, Oct. 17, 2008)
    Describes the history of the ancient Greek myth of Pegasus, the flying horse, including his birth, his notable adventures in Greek mythology, and where the symbol of Pegasus can be seen today.
    T

  • Zombies

    Janet Perry, Victor Gentle

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Discusses zombies, the walking dead or near-dead, bodies without souls, in fact and fiction, and such related phenomena as golems and animated mummies
    I

  • 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.; ;

  • 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.
    O

  • 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.
    Z+