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Beasts and monsters

Name: Beasts and monsters
ISBN: 9781445114514

By Tracey Turner

Twenty legendary beasts reveal terrifying powers, mysterious origins and secrets still waiting to be discovered.

fascinating · spooky · informative · interactive

Genres

Non-fiction Mythology Fantasy

What is Beasts and monsters about?

Meet twenty legendary beasts and monsters from myths, folklore and modern tales. Discover the terrifying powers of the basilisk, the mysterious origins of the Loch Ness Monster, the fiery strength of dragons and the strange stories behind creatures such as the bunyip, mokele-mbembe and Mongolian death worm. Each entry presents fascinating facts and details in a quick-to-read format, making this an engaging introduction to mythical creatures and a fun way to compare their abilities.

About the author

Tracey Turner is a brilliant British author who loves making facts fun to read! She has written lots of exciting books about science, history, and amazing world records, including the popular '101 Things You Need to Know' series. Tracey’s books are full of cool facts and surprises to spark your curiosity about the world.

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2013

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