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Here There Be Monsters: The Legendary Kraken and the Giant Squid
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4.3 out of 5
Based on 103 Ratings and 54 Reviews

Book Description

HP Newquist's fast-paced account reveals how long-ago myths about the kraken transformed into the modern study of Architeuthis dux, the giant squid.Weaving scientific discovery with historical accounts- along with the giant squid's appearance in film and literature- Here There Be Monsters explores the mystery of this creature in fascinating detail. Readers will find that the monster remains hid... More

Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages80
ISBN-100547076789
ISBN-13978-0547076782
Publication Date08/09/2010
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About HP Newquist (Author) : HP Newquist is a published author of children's books. Published credits of HP Newquist include The Great Brain Book: An Inside Look At The Inside Of Your Head and Virtual Reality/Book and 3-D Glasses... more
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