Book
Monster science : could monsters survive (and thrive!) in the real world? / written by Helaine Becker ; illustrated by Phil McAndrew.
A look at whether six different kinds of monsters could really exist according to science.
Record details
- ISBN: 1771380543
- ISBN: 9781771380546
- Physical Description: 96 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 27 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 19.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Monsters > Juvenile literature. Animals, Mythical > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 001.944 Bec | 31681020069076 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
| Stroud Branch | J 001.944 Bec | 31681020069068 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Grand Central Pub
Are monsters really out there in the big, wide world?Frankenstein, vampires, bigfoot, zombies, werewolves, sea monsters --- they're not real, right? But what if they were? How would science explain their existence? In this totally original book, these mythical creatures are put under the microscope, one by one, and the scientific principles that prove or disprove their plausibility are explained. How does electricity work, and can it ever wake the dead? What's in our blood, and do real-life bloodsuckers exist? Find out what's true --- and what's just legend!With frightful fun and just enough ick, the scariest monsters on earth will engage kids so thoroughly in the world of science, they're sure to be screaming for more! - Grand Central Pub
âWhat if the terrifying creatures of your nightmares were indeed prowling the big, wide world beyond your blankie?â begins the intriguing premise of this book. âCould they really exist? And if so, how?â In a completely original approach to exploring science, award-winning author Helaine Becker places six different kinds of monsters --- Frankenstein, vampires, bigfoot, zombies, werewolves and sea monsters --- under her microscope to expose the proven scientific principles behind the legends. For example, the chapter on Frankenstein delves into how electricity and organ transplants work in the human body, and whether they could really bring someone back to life --- all presented in short, readable sections. There's also historical background on each monster, as well as trivia and jokes in sidebars, and fun quizzes at the end of every chapter for readers to test their knowledge. Becker uses the never-ending appetite for all things monster to engage the imaginations of children and get them excited about science. The just-ghoulish-and-icky-enough illustrations by Phil McAndrew are pitch-perfect, drenched with child-friendly humor. This is a book with tremendous cross-curricular applications in life, earth and physical sciences, as well as in literature (myths and legends), history and literacy skills. With its playful spirit, this is also a book children will happily pick up and devour on their own.
