Monsters and Villains

ISBN-10
0545079381
ISBN-13
9780545079389
Category
Monsters in literature
Pages
96
Language
English
Published
2008
Author
Gerrie McCall

Description

Discover the stories behind the world's scariest characters from ancient myth, legend and literature--from the three-headed dog Cerberus to Dracula and the Headless Horseman. This collection of more than 40 characters will scare, thrill, and entertain with stunning, colorful artwork. Maps show the location of each monster and villain. Information boxes describe fascinating facts about each terrifying creature.

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