The Magnificent Book of Monsters

By Diana Ferguson

Book Overview

Meet ghastly beasts, flesh-eating fiends, shapeshifting spirits, deadly demons, and terrible trolls.

From the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts.

Learn why seeing the Morr?gan means certain death, how to defeat a disembodied flying head, and which ancient Greek monster can turn you to stone with a single glance.

DOZENS OF MONSTERS: Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages.

CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Dragons, The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681888750
• ISBN13: 9781681888750
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Weldon Owen
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.5" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7