Bunn, Cullen
Summary: Smashing out of the blockbuster event that terrorized the Marvel Universe comes a high-action sci-fi series starring a group of monstrous do-gooders; Aegis, Slizzik, Scragg, Mekara and Hi-Vo! Together with monster-masher Kid Kaiju and monster-hunter Elsa Bloodstone, they'll take on gargantuan creatures and protect the planet from ruin and disaster. But will the rest of Earth's heroes allow them...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Marvel Worldwide, Inc. 2017
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1 available in Young Adult Oversize, Call number: YA 741.5 MONBeckett, Sparrow
Summary: Following Playing Hard to Master and Finding Master Right, Sparrow Beckett delivers a seductive tale of surrendered innocence with this third novel in the Masters Unleashed series. Konstantin, a powerful Dominant, is used to fast living and wanton submissives. But after years of his grandmother haranguing him to marry, he agrees to meet a girl from her rural Russian village. Naturally...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Insatiable Press 2016
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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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 CASCastellano, Peter.
Summary: Many cultures have myths about dragons. From the Greek Chimera to the fire-breathing creature of medieval Europe, dragons have taken many forms throughout history. Readers learn all about these myths and legends and explore the significance to the cultures they come from. Fascinating fact boxes explore how the dragon myth came about, including the animals that likely influences their famous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 CASCastellano, Peter.
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
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 CASJuettner, Bonnie.
Summary: Describes the history and physical appearance of griffins; relates myths and legends of griffins; discusses products of technology that use the griffin name; and shows how griffins are portrayed today.
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Press 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.469 JUEPetrini, Catherine M.
Summary: Explains how myths about dragons developed, different types of dragons, and how different cultures portray dragons.
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.469 PETCastellano, Peter
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: Describes the characteristics of the phoenix, its origins and its lasting appeal in popular culture.
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Press 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.469 JUERivkin, Jennifer.
Summary: With its claws and fangs and hunting for blood in the night, el Chupacabra is the stuff of nightmares. Many people insist that this mysterious Mexican monster is real, while others proclaim it a bedtime story. This intriguing volume uses a presentation of firsthand accounts and more to encourage well-rounded research and critical thinking skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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Summary: Provides information about UFOs, including where they have been spotted, conspiracy theories, and possible explanations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVRivkin, Jennifer
Summary: Explores the characteristics, origins, anecdotal sightings, and appearance in popular culture of the Loch Ness monster.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVRivkin, Jennifer
Summary: Almost two hundred years have passed since the first reported sighting of the Yeti, also known as the Abominable Snowman, but scientists and mystery buffs still debate whether or not it exists. The ancient myths, firsthand accounts, and controversial evidence associated with this creature make this book one that every curious mind is sure to love.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVRivkin, Jennifer.
Summary: The Wendigo is a demon that has the power to possess humans and make them do terrible things. Or so the Native American legends say. Readers will delve into the earliest known accounts of the Wendigo, additional firsthand stories throughout history, and modern scientific research to learn critical thinking skills and determine for themselves the solution to this mystery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVLiu, Marjorie M.
Summary: "Maika Halfwolf is on the run from a coalition of forces determined to control or destroy the powerful Monstrum that lives beneath her skin. But Maika still has a mission of her own: to discover the secrets of her late mother, Moriko. In this second volume of Monstress, collecting issues 7-12, Maika's quest takes her to the pirate-controlled city of Thyria and across the sea to the mysterious...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Comics, Inc. 2017
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Summary: Explores the characteristics, origins, anecdotal sightings, and appearance in popular culture of bigfoot.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 001.9 RIVSeward, Homer
Summary: Introduces manatees, their physical appearance, habits, babies, and status as endangered animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Press 1998
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 599.55 SEWSeward, Homer
Summary: Introduces the unusually shaped fish called rays, describing their physical appearance, types, where they live, their habits, and prey.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Press 1998
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 597.3 SEWYoung, Jessica (Jessica E.)
Summary: Tank is a clumsy, outgoing Great Dane, and Haggis is a bored, curmudgeonly Scottie--so one afternoon Tank suggests they turn the wagon in the backyard into a ship and play pirate.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Branches/Scholastic Inc. 2015
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Summary: Maika Halfwolf has begun to unlock the mysteries of her past--but the challenges of the present are only growing. Maika's journey takes her to the neutral city of Pontus, where she hopes to find temporary refuge from her pursuers. Unfortunately, Pontus may not be as safe as Maika and her allies had hoped. As the impending war between humans and Arcanics creeps ever closer, and powerful players...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Comics, Inc. 2018
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Summary: The Discover Cryptids filming crew, also known as the Monster Hunters, head to Lake Tahoe to investigate the monster Tahoe Tessie--but get tangled up in a different kind of mystery instead.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico, an Imprint of Magic Wagon 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED FIESeward, Homer
Summary: Describes various kinds of fishes which can be frightening because they have dangerous bites, spines, or venom.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Press 1998
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Summary: Haggis, the Scottie, and Tank, the Great Dane, two dogs with active imaginations, set out to search their neighborhood for dinosaurs to play with.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Branches/Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE YOULen, Vanessa
Summary: "Joan has just learned the truth: her family are monsters, with terrifying, hidden powers. And the cute boy at work isn't just a boy: he's a legendary monster slayer, who will do anything to destroy her family. To save herself and her family, Joan will have to do what she fears most: embrace her own monstrousness. Because in this story ... she is not the hero"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperTeen, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022