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Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile Measure
980L
Summary
Helaine Becker places six different kinds of monsters under her microscope to expose the proven scientific principles behind the legends. There's also historical background on each monster, as well as trivia and jokes in sidebars, and quizzes at the end of every chapter for readers to test their knowledge. Becker uses the never-ending appetite for all things monster to engage the imaginations of children and get them excited about science, especially...
Author
Lexile Measure
1100L
Formats
Summary
Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information--including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile Measure
470L
Summary
Why did the music teacher need a ladder? To reach the high notes! Young comedians will build vocabulary and learn fun homophone word play sharing School Jokes with family and friends. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
9) Beowulf
Author
Summary
A retelling in prose of the Anglo-Saxon epic about the heroic efforts of Beowulf, son of Edgetheow, to save the people of Heorot hall from the terrible monster, Grendel.
10) Medusa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile Measure
670L
Summary
"Medusa was a snake-headed monster in Greek mythology. Medusa explores this creature's backstory and how her use in artwork has changed over time. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile Measure
650L
Summary
Young makers will discover their limitless potential with this Super Simple DIY title. Kids will explore Make a Mini Monster Your Way! to imagine their own mini monster. Maybe one that lives in a pocket or inside a matchbox? Then they will use makerspace tools and learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as their mini monster comes to life.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Summary
Return to the wizarding world and discover how director David Yates and producer David Heyman brought J.K. Rowling's all new adventure, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to the big screen.
Inside the Magic: The Making of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them introduces filmmaking fans to Newt Scamander, Magizoologist, and the principal characters, locations, artefacts and beasts that he encounters in 1920s New York. Explore the filmmaking...
18) Centaur
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Lexile Measure
650L
Summary
"Centaurs were half-human and half-horse creatures in Greek mythology. Centaur explores the purpose these wild, rowdy creatures had in Greek stories. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--
19) Pegasus
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile Measure
690L
Summary
"Pegasus was a winged horse in Greek mythology. Pegasus explores how this creature helped heroes on their quests and how the Greeks believed his image got written into the stars. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--