"Describes the history and myths of sea monsters, their features, and the use of sea monsters in popular culture."
Sharks and dinosaurs--we find them both alien and awe-inspiring. This book is a plunge into the Cretaceous oceans of 80 million years ago, a merciless realm ruled by the most ferocious animals ever to stalk the seas of planet Earth.
Explores the myth, legend, scientific documentation, and fiction inspired by sea monsters.
In this book, Nigg draws on Magnus’s own text to further describe and illuminate these inventive scenes and to flesh out the stories of the monsters.
Sea Monsters introduces you to one of the world's most popular legendary creatures.
At the end of this engaging book, Ellis confesses to skepticism: "monsters, if they exist, have more to fear from us than we do from them.
With simple language and vivid photographs, Are Sea Monsters Real? is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and these legendary creatures.
Explores humanity's fascination with lake and sea monsters and separates fact from fiction by examining ancient legends and myths, contemporary eyewitness accounts, and the latest scientific discoveries.
Sea monsters don't have it easy. They live in deep water where it's very cold and lonely. They have to keep moving to stay warm and need huge eyes to...
"Delve into the amazing world of sea monsters -- find out about the man-eating legends of the seas as well as real-life terrors of the deep and their gruesome feeding habits.
... a handsome couple of Sir John's acquaintance; with one claw the beast mauled Mr. Carey, carving large gashes from his torso, while simultaneously, with the other claw, it snapped off Mrs. Carey's feet and hands with four snaps.