{"product_id":"catching-cryptids-kim-long-9780762485758","title":"Catching Cryptids: The Scientific Search for Mysterious Creatures","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn how to find Kraken, Mothman, Microbats, and more in this fun, fact-filled, STEM-based cryptozoology book for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For years the kraken was considered a mythical beast. Then, in 2004, high-tech cameras captured a photo of a living giant squid. Advances in technology have provided scientists with new tools to study previously undiscovered\/unresearched habitats: high-tech cameras, forensic analysis, underwater robots, bioacoustics, infrared sensors, drones, remote control photography and measurement tools, airborne DNA, footprint identification, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatching Cryptids\u003c\/i\u003e explores these technological advances in a fun way by pairing them with mythical creatures and discussing how modern technology could be used to locate or \"catch\" these beasts. The book includes a mini history of each cryptid, along with interesting facts about the corresponding field of science, and spot illustrations throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring over 45 creatures found on land, in water, and among the skies, \u003ci\u003eCatching Cryptids\u003c\/i\u003e will leave readers wondering \u003ci\u003ewhat's next?\u003c\/i\u003e The phoenix? Dragons? The possibilities are endless!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kim Long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0762485752\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780762485758\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Running Press Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.75h x 6.25w x 0.61d","brand":"Kim Long","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46420514603263,"sku":"9780762485758","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_79b1604b-0fa8-48e4-8c57-43ba7ffe7e73.jpg?v=1734634856","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/catching-cryptids-kim-long-9780762485758","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}