Monsters and Water Beasts Creatures of Fact or Fiction [Paperback]

Mythical beasts or real creatures? You decide!

Big Foot, Moth Man, the Sea Serpent of Gloucester. These are just a few of the mythical beasts uncovered in this intriguing collection of extraordinary creatures. Firsthand accounts and the opinions of scientists weave together a fascinating web of fact and legend. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, you'll find much to ponder in the lore surrounding these monsters.

Karen Milleris a former journalist. She lives in Burnsville, North Carolina.Monsters and Water Beastsis her first book for young readers.

Sergio Ruzzierhas illustrated several books for young readers. His illustrations have appeared inThe New York Times,The New Yorker, andThe Wall Street Journal. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

The cartoon illustrations have a dreamy, almost surreal quality. The earth-tone palette echoes the characters' underground world. SLJ on Why Mole Shouted and Other Stories, illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

The warm and immediate scenarios are perfect for the lap-sit crowd, who will also like Ruzzier's small, softly shaded line-and-watercolor pictures. Booklist on Why Mole Shouted and Other Stories, illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier