Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures That May or May Not Exist (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781581960495)

Everyone loves the stories of legendary creatures that just might really exist. This book relies on the latest information from cryptozoologists, experts who study these mysterious beings, and the counter-arguments are explored from experts who strongly believe they do not exist. Stories from eyewitnesses are recounted, as well. Included in the book are Bigfoot (Sasquatch), Loch Ness monster, Mokele Mbembe (Africa), Kongamato, Shunka Warak'in, Mapinguari (South America), giant squids, mermaids, coelocanthes, and more. An extensive For Further Investigation section, offering readers more places to find information, will conclude the book.

Author: Kelly Milner Halls, Rick C. Spears, Roxyanne Young
ISBN-10: 1581960492
ISBN-13: 9781581960495
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2006
Pages: 72
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.60h x 11.30w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 107288 / Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures That May or May Not Exist

Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Texas Lone Star Reading List - Commended
Award: Sasquatch Award - Nominee
Award: Benjamin Franklin Award - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 08/15/2006 pg. 842
Booklist 11/15/2006 pg. 45
School Library Journal 12/01/2006 pg. 163
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2006 pg. 456 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 108 - Recommended, Satisfactory