Dr. Ernest Drake's monsterology : the complete book of monstrous beasts, illustrated / edited by Dugald A. Steer.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780763639402 :
- ISBN: 0763639400
- Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 31 cm.
- Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
- Publisher: Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2008.
Content descriptions
Summary, etc.: | The esteemed Dr. Drake ("Dragonology") turns his inquisitive gaze to other mythical creatures, from krakens to griffins. Includes fold-outs, flaps, and pullouts; textured samples of skin and feathers; and more. |
Target Audience Note: | Age 6 and up. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Monsters > Juvenile literature. Monsters. Toy and movable books > Specimens. |
Available copies
- 18 of 21 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Ridgefield Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 21 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Ridgefield Library | TALES Creatures Monsters Steer (Text) | 34010143709284 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Ridgefield Library | TALES Creatures Monsters Steer (Text) | 34010150855236 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
School Library Journal Review
Monsterology : The Complete Book of Monstrous Creatures
School Library Journal
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Gr 3-6-A big, colorful entry in the series that introduced readers to Dragonology (2003), Pirateology (2006), and Wizardology (2005, all Candlewick), this latest mock-nonfiction title explores such legendary beasts as kelpies, griffins, bunyips, and krakens. The smattering of "facts" revealed about these storied creatures, while based on Greek myths and the legends of other cultures, are generously fictionalized. The attractive illustrations, both color and monochrome, are done by several hands in 19th-century styles and provide a lot of detail for readers to get lost in. Although the book is not exactly circulation-friendly-it includes several faux documents that can be removed from the book-it should be a big hit among fantasy fans as a browsing item.-Walter Minkel, Austin Public Library, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.