Author: Gareth Williams
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409158756
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
The Loch Ness Monster: a creature that should have died out with the dinosaurs, or a legend built on hoaxes and wishful thinking? Sir Peter Scott, internationally renowned naturalist and president of the World Wildlife Fund, was convinced that the Monster existed. So were senior scientists at London's Natural History Museum and Chicago University; they lost their jobs because they refused to renounce their belief in the creature. For decades, the scientific establishment was determined to quash attempts to investigate Loch Ness - until Nature, the world's greatest research journal, published an article by Peter Scott featuring underwater photographs of the Monster. Drawing extensively on new material, Gareth Williams takes a wholly original look at what really happened in Loch Ness. A Monstrous Commotion tells the story as never before: a gripping saga populated by colourful characters who do extraordinary things in pursuit of one of evolution's wildest cards. Meticulously researched and dazzlingly written, this book will appeal to anyone fascinated by nature and its mysteries - and to everyone who enjoys a beautifully crafted detective story with a strong cast of heroes and villains, plenty of twists and an unexpected ending.
A Little Monstrous Problem
Author: Amy Keating Rogers
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 9780307133304
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A Golden Books "Super Shape" book starring The Powerpuff Girls* from The Cartoon Network's* hit show of the same name.
Publisher: Golden Books
ISBN: 9780307133304
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A Golden Books "Super Shape" book starring The Powerpuff Girls* from The Cartoon Network's* hit show of the same name.
Monster Trouble!
Author: Lane Fredrickson
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454913450
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Unafraid of the monsters who interfere with her bedtime, Winifred Schnitzel tries to find a way to scare them away.
Publisher: Union Square Kids
ISBN: 9781454913450
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Unafraid of the monsters who interfere with her bedtime, Winifred Schnitzel tries to find a way to scare them away.
Humans are the Problem
Author: Gabino Iglesias
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737891802
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Monsters have been mocked, maligned, and besparkled by the insidious human horde. In these horrifying tales, monsters and monster advocates reveal how they are adapting to stay scary and finding innovative ways to navigate the 21st century to feed their appetite for human flesh.With over 280 pages of bone-grinding, tongue-biting, claw-raising monster stories from some of the biggest names in horror, this is an anthology that promises to tame even the hairiest monster fever.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737891802
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Monsters have been mocked, maligned, and besparkled by the insidious human horde. In these horrifying tales, monsters and monster advocates reveal how they are adapting to stay scary and finding innovative ways to navigate the 21st century to feed their appetite for human flesh.With over 280 pages of bone-grinding, tongue-biting, claw-raising monster stories from some of the biggest names in horror, this is an anthology that promises to tame even the hairiest monster fever.
The Monster Problem
Author: Ingrid Schubert
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9780091739782
Category : Monsters
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 9780091739782
Category : Monsters
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
The Monstrous Book of Monsters
Author: Libby Hamilton
Publisher: Templar
ISBN: 9780763657567
Category : Lift-the-flap books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with foul facts and disgusting drawings, this book will tell you everything you need to know about avoiding the monstrous menace ... almost!
Publisher: Templar
ISBN: 9780763657567
Category : Lift-the-flap books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Packed with foul facts and disgusting drawings, this book will tell you everything you need to know about avoiding the monstrous menace ... almost!
Monster Problems Books 1-3
Author: R. L. Ullman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734061277
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Half boy. Half vampire. All hero...**Readers' Favorite Book Awards Winner**Most kids have problems, but Bram Murray has Monster Problems. That's because he's clueless about his past, having bounced around foster care his entire life. Of course, his peculiar habits always raised eyebrows, like staying up all night and eating only red-colored food. But Bram just figured he was different. He never imagined he was the world's last living vampire-or that he was being hunted!After escaping a werewolf ambush, Bram is recruited into a secret school for monster kids. As Bram discovers clues about his past, he learns how to harness his powers for good. Unfortunately, he just might be the most pathetic monster ever! But Bram better figure it out fast, because the Dark Ones have resurfaced, and they're searching for a powerful artifact to resurrect Count Dracula and conquer the world! Can Bram save humanity before it's too late-or will he unleash more Monster Problems?The Monster Problems Box Set includes:- Monster Problems: Vampire Misfire- Monster Problems 2: Down for the Count- Monster Problems 3: Prince of DorknessMonster Problems is the hilarious, action-packed series that will entertain kids, middle school students, and adults. Monster Problems includes 32 illustrated character profiles. The Monster Problems Collection is also available in one monstrous 500+ page paperback volume!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734061277
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Half boy. Half vampire. All hero...**Readers' Favorite Book Awards Winner**Most kids have problems, but Bram Murray has Monster Problems. That's because he's clueless about his past, having bounced around foster care his entire life. Of course, his peculiar habits always raised eyebrows, like staying up all night and eating only red-colored food. But Bram just figured he was different. He never imagined he was the world's last living vampire-or that he was being hunted!After escaping a werewolf ambush, Bram is recruited into a secret school for monster kids. As Bram discovers clues about his past, he learns how to harness his powers for good. Unfortunately, he just might be the most pathetic monster ever! But Bram better figure it out fast, because the Dark Ones have resurfaced, and they're searching for a powerful artifact to resurrect Count Dracula and conquer the world! Can Bram save humanity before it's too late-or will he unleash more Monster Problems?The Monster Problems Box Set includes:- Monster Problems: Vampire Misfire- Monster Problems 2: Down for the Count- Monster Problems 3: Prince of DorknessMonster Problems is the hilarious, action-packed series that will entertain kids, middle school students, and adults. Monster Problems includes 32 illustrated character profiles. The Monster Problems Collection is also available in one monstrous 500+ page paperback volume!
A Monster Calls
Author: Patrick Ness
Publisher: Thorndike Striving Reader
ISBN: 9781432875831
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers.
Publisher: Thorndike Striving Reader
ISBN: 9781432875831
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers.
A Monstrous Commotion
Author: Gareth Williams
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409158756
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
The Loch Ness Monster: a creature that should have died out with the dinosaurs, or a legend built on hoaxes and wishful thinking? Sir Peter Scott, internationally renowned naturalist and president of the World Wildlife Fund, was convinced that the Monster existed. So were senior scientists at London's Natural History Museum and Chicago University; they lost their jobs because they refused to renounce their belief in the creature. For decades, the scientific establishment was determined to quash attempts to investigate Loch Ness - until Nature, the world's greatest research journal, published an article by Peter Scott featuring underwater photographs of the Monster. Drawing extensively on new material, Gareth Williams takes a wholly original look at what really happened in Loch Ness. A Monstrous Commotion tells the story as never before: a gripping saga populated by colourful characters who do extraordinary things in pursuit of one of evolution's wildest cards. Meticulously researched and dazzlingly written, this book will appeal to anyone fascinated by nature and its mysteries - and to everyone who enjoys a beautifully crafted detective story with a strong cast of heroes and villains, plenty of twists and an unexpected ending.
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409158756
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
The Loch Ness Monster: a creature that should have died out with the dinosaurs, or a legend built on hoaxes and wishful thinking? Sir Peter Scott, internationally renowned naturalist and president of the World Wildlife Fund, was convinced that the Monster existed. So were senior scientists at London's Natural History Museum and Chicago University; they lost their jobs because they refused to renounce their belief in the creature. For decades, the scientific establishment was determined to quash attempts to investigate Loch Ness - until Nature, the world's greatest research journal, published an article by Peter Scott featuring underwater photographs of the Monster. Drawing extensively on new material, Gareth Williams takes a wholly original look at what really happened in Loch Ness. A Monstrous Commotion tells the story as never before: a gripping saga populated by colourful characters who do extraordinary things in pursuit of one of evolution's wildest cards. Meticulously researched and dazzlingly written, this book will appeal to anyone fascinated by nature and its mysteries - and to everyone who enjoys a beautifully crafted detective story with a strong cast of heroes and villains, plenty of twists and an unexpected ending.
Monster Problems
Author: Victor Piñeiro
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728230535
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
"Magnificent."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review on Time Villains Story Thieves meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library in the second book of this wacky, hilarious, and fast-paced middle-grade series. Can Javi and his friends stop Count Dracula from taking over the school? With Blackbeard banished from their present time, life has gone somewhat back to normal for Javi, his sister Brady, and his best friend Wiki. And Javi can now focus on his favorite thing in the world: crafting extreme sandwiches. Except their beloved Principal Gale has to make an unexpected trip back to Oz, leaving the excessively strict and downright terrifying Ms. Vlad in charge. With the school all kinds of doom and gloom the trio is desperate for some change. Luckily that arrives in the form of their new Vice Principal, Mr. Dragon. Mr. D is immediately adored by the students, especially Brady, and Javi's glad he wasn't forced to summon any historical or fictional folks from his magical table to get the school back on track. Except something seems a little off about Mr. Dragon, and soon it's clear he isn't who he says he is. With Brady under his spell he's able to summon his monster crew to take over the town, and eventually the world. Javi's going to have to get his own team if he's going to stop their evil vice principal before it's too late. Praise for Time Villains: "Piñeiro scores with this tale of friendship, magic, and adventure... Magnificent."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review "It's got heart, it's got thrills, it's got pirates! You won't be able to put down this action-packed, relentlessly funny adventure."—Sarah Mlynowski, author of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series "A magical table that pulls in famous people from history and fiction? Is this the greatest idea for a book ever? Yes. Yes it is. Come join the best dinner party in history (and books), full of pirates, sandwiches and history's greatest figures!"—James Riley, New York Times bestselling author of The Story Thieves series
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728230535
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
"Magnificent."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review on Time Villains Story Thieves meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library in the second book of this wacky, hilarious, and fast-paced middle-grade series. Can Javi and his friends stop Count Dracula from taking over the school? With Blackbeard banished from their present time, life has gone somewhat back to normal for Javi, his sister Brady, and his best friend Wiki. And Javi can now focus on his favorite thing in the world: crafting extreme sandwiches. Except their beloved Principal Gale has to make an unexpected trip back to Oz, leaving the excessively strict and downright terrifying Ms. Vlad in charge. With the school all kinds of doom and gloom the trio is desperate for some change. Luckily that arrives in the form of their new Vice Principal, Mr. Dragon. Mr. D is immediately adored by the students, especially Brady, and Javi's glad he wasn't forced to summon any historical or fictional folks from his magical table to get the school back on track. Except something seems a little off about Mr. Dragon, and soon it's clear he isn't who he says he is. With Brady under his spell he's able to summon his monster crew to take over the town, and eventually the world. Javi's going to have to get his own team if he's going to stop their evil vice principal before it's too late. Praise for Time Villains: "Piñeiro scores with this tale of friendship, magic, and adventure... Magnificent."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review "It's got heart, it's got thrills, it's got pirates! You won't be able to put down this action-packed, relentlessly funny adventure."—Sarah Mlynowski, author of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series "A magical table that pulls in famous people from history and fiction? Is this the greatest idea for a book ever? Yes. Yes it is. Come join the best dinner party in history (and books), full of pirates, sandwiches and history's greatest figures!"—James Riley, New York Times bestselling author of The Story Thieves series
The Complete Problem Solver
Author: John R. Hayes
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136465138
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
This unique volume returns in its second edition, revised and updated with the latest advances in problem solving research. It is designed to provide readers with skills that will make them better problem solvers and to give up-to-date information about the psychology of problem solving. Professor Hayes provides students and professionals with practical, tested methods of defining, representing, and solving problems. Each discussion of the important aspects of human problem solving is supported by the most current research on the psychology problem solving. The Complete Problem Solver, Second Edition features: *Valuable learning strategies; *Decision making methods; *Discussions of the nature of creativity and invention, and *A new chapter on writing. The Complete Problem Solver utilizes numerous examples, diagrams, illustrations, and charts to help any reader become better at problem solving. See the order form for the answer to the problem below.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136465138
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
This unique volume returns in its second edition, revised and updated with the latest advances in problem solving research. It is designed to provide readers with skills that will make them better problem solvers and to give up-to-date information about the psychology of problem solving. Professor Hayes provides students and professionals with practical, tested methods of defining, representing, and solving problems. Each discussion of the important aspects of human problem solving is supported by the most current research on the psychology problem solving. The Complete Problem Solver, Second Edition features: *Valuable learning strategies; *Decision making methods; *Discussions of the nature of creativity and invention, and *A new chapter on writing. The Complete Problem Solver utilizes numerous examples, diagrams, illustrations, and charts to help any reader become better at problem solving. See the order form for the answer to the problem below.