Castellano, Peter.
Summary: Some say the legend of the werewolf may have come from a rare condition of abundant hair growth called hypertrichosis. However the stories began, they've persisted to present-day pop culture, continuously drawing in new audiences. Written in simple, clear language, all readers can explore the history of the werewolf myth. The main content includes all aspects of this high-interest topic,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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Summary: Some say a fierce, hairless, doglike animal terrorizes livestock, draining them of their blood. Called the chupacabra, this animal is a legend derived from the sighting of a freaky creature in San Juan, Puerto Rico. But the original sighting and today's reports don't match up, and no conclusive evidence has ever been found about the chupacabra. Readers investigate the history of this creepy...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens 2016
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Summary: There's a very clear line from Bram Stoker's Dracula to the glut of vampire stories available in bookstores today. However, tales of bloodsucking creatures predate Dracula and exist in the mythology of many cultures. Covering the history of the vampire myth as well as how it's used today, the main content engages even reluctant readers with a high-interest topic. Full-color photographs and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2016