Genre: Non-fiction
Have you ever wondered about the tentacled beasts that hide
beneath the waves of the oceans? Have you heard of the Kraken, but not known
what it was? Have you spent nights awake trying to determine the difference
between the giant and colossal squids? If so, then Here There Be Monsters: The Legendary Kraken and the Giant Squid by
HP Newquist is the book for you. The book begins with a look at the legends of
the Kraken and giant squid as recorded by fishermen, whalers, and sailors
throughout history and around the world. The author collects all these legends
into one place and includes photographs and written accounts when available,
making for a well-researched presentation. He then follows scientific
investigations and discoveries, opening up the truth behind the legends. With
thorough research, eye-catching photographs and drawings, and dark stories from
long ago, the author should draw in interested young readers who are looking to
find out more about these razor-suckered, ghostly monsters. This book should
appeal to readers aged third grade and up.
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