Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts

by Ernest Drake and Dugald A. Steer

A second major volume by the esteemed Dr. Drake -- a lavish exploration of fantastical beasts, from yetis to unicorns. Do krakens really lurk below the ocean waves? Do griffins command the air above? In a fascinating new discovery sure to rival the ground-breaking DRAGONOLOGY, the intrepid Dr. Ernest Drake turns his inquisitive gaze from dragons to other so-called mythical creatures. Included are: * a removable letter from Dr. Drake * multiple foldouts,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763639400
• ISBN13: 9780763639402
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.3" x 12.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9

Customer Reviews

Dragonology fan loves it

My 11-year-old son who loves Dragonology and all kinds of mythical beasts loves this book. It isn't so much about monsters as it is about creatures from mythology.

Monsters Monsters Everywhere!

My son has most of this series and loves this one just as much as the first one he got!

'Ologies...

A wonderful book that provoked the child in me and helps feed the imagination of my godson. We spent hours going through the pages and discussing the creatures. A person, old or young, simply can't be disappointed with all the book holds.

Awesome

Perfect; see monsterology! This is an awesome book! The only problem is that it doesn't have as much cool bookletts and things you can interact, but by itself it is really awesome! It has some monsters you would recognize and some new ones!

A "must-have" for any fantasy buff's private collection

The latest in the popular "ology" series, Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts is as beautiful and elaborate as its many companion volumes. Featuring writings on fantastic beasts from griffons and hippogriffs to phoenixes, the pegasus, unicorns, kraken, sphinx, and much more (but not dragons - they're covered in a different book!), Monsterology reads a bit like a nineteenth century naturalist treatise. Numerous delicate pop-up flaps, textured "hide samples" or other special tidbits adorn the pages - most notably the so-called "ashes from the nest of a phoenix". "Ashes from a phoenix's nest [like those above] are said to give long life. They should never be ingested, as this could prove disastrous. Instead, the ashes are so potent that simply keeping this book on a nearby shelf will have a noticeably beneficial effect in fifty years or so." The colorful artwork adds the perfect touch to this "must-have" for any fantasy buff's private collection.