Author: Gerrie McCall
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
ISBN: 1908696850
Size: 46.85 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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Discover the truth about the world's most terrifying mythical creatures that have been scaring people fo generations, from Beowulf's Dragon to Frankenstein and Bigfoot. Featuring ancient legends and folklore, mythological monsters, movie monsters and modern monsters, this collection of more than 40 creatures will scare, thrill and entertain with stunning illustrations, maps and fascinating facts.

Author: Charles Gould
Publisher:
ISBN:
Size: 73.38 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 407
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Author: Cassandra Eason
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780275994259
Size: 53.17 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 181
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Provides an extensive overview of the mythology, legends, and folklore surrounding fantasy creatures from diffferent lands and ages, from Chinese dragons and the Native North American thunderbird to the demon hounds of Celtic and Norse legend.

Author: Chris McNab
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439854795
Size: 23.54 MB
Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 95
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This 96-page book presents 44 legendary monsters from around the world that are as different as they are scary. Each section includes cool monster facts, a slice of fiction to set the stage, and detailed illustrations that bring each frightening fiend to life. Whether reading about movie monsters (Godzilla and Dracula), mythical monsters (Cyclops and Kraken), or modern monsters (Bigfoot and the bogeyman), readers will be fully prepared for a monster encounter of any kind!

Author: Charles Gould
Publisher: BiblioBazaar, LLC
ISBN: 9780559108266
Size: 19.71 MB
Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

Author: Charles Gould
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486424170
Size: 75.45 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Mobi
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 407
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A geologist from the age of Darwin examines the fossil records and myths from civilizations throughout the world to illustrate the origins of legendary monsters, showing how extinct creatures such as the woolly rhinoceros might be construed as a unicorn and flying reptiles interpreted as dragons. 93 black-and-white illustrations.

Author: Paul Murgatroyd
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472537610
Size: 30.87 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Mobi
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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This engaging, readable yet impeccably scholarly investigation of monsters in Classical literature will entertain and stimulate as well as inform. It covers all the major mythical monsters mentioned by Greek and Roman authors (Medusa, Hydra, Polyphemus, the Minotaur, Sphinx, Harpies, Sirens, Cerberus, Chimaera, Centaurs, and many more) along with Classical precursors of vampires, werewolves and the living dead. Versions of these creatures that appear in later literature and film are also discussed. Mythical Monsters is original in considering monsters squarely from a literary standpoint, introducing elements of literary analysis gradually as the work progresses, and building up to quite a sophisticated approach. This will increase readers' critical appreciation and plain enjoyment of these stories, which continue to fascinate today. To facilitate browsing, each chapter can be read independently. There is a useful bibliography, and the book is enlivened by illustrations from ancient and more recent art.

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Size: 30.85 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 49
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Author: Australian Geographic
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781742457642
Size: 14.66 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Animals, Mythical
Languages : en
Pages : 31
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Have you ever met a yeti. or seen Nessie hiding below the surface? There's no proof that these creatures exist, but just in case, we've collected the stories of some of the biggest, baddest and oddest monsters in the world.

Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744037433
Size: 70.19 MB
Format: PDF, Docs
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see... Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them. From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this is the only kids' e-guide to magical creatures that tells you the history behind the mythology.