Monster Science
Title | Monster Science PDF eBook |
Author | Helaine Becker |
Publisher | Kids Can Press Ltd |
Pages | 101 |
Release | 2016-09-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1771387467 |
Are monsters really out there in the big, wide world? Frankenstein, vampires, bigfoot, zombies, werewolves, sea monsters — they’re not real, right? But what if they were? How would science explain their existence? In this totally original book, these mythical creatures are put under the microscope, one by one, and the scientific principles that prove or disprove their plausibility are explained. How does electricity work, and can it ever wake the dead? What’s in our blood, and do real-life bloodsuckers exist? Find out what’s true — and what’s just legend! With frightful fun and just enough ick, the scariest monsters on earth will engage kids so thoroughly in the world of science, they’re sure to be screaming for more!
Making the Monster
Title | Making the Monster PDF eBook |
Author | Kathryn Harkup |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Pages | 305 |
Release | 2018-02-08 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
ISBN | 1472933753 |
A thrilling and gruesome look at the science that influenced Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The year 1818 saw the publication of one of the most influential science-fiction stories of all time. Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley had a huge impact on the gothic horror and science-fiction genres, and her creation has become part of our everyday culture, from cartoons to Hallowe'en costumes. Even the name 'Frankenstein' has become a by-word for evil scientists and dangerous experiments. How did a teenager with no formal education come up with the idea for such an extraordinary novel? Clues are dotted throughout Georgian science and popular culture. The years before the book's publication saw huge advances in our understanding of the natural sciences, in areas such as electricity and physiology, for example. Sensational science demonstrations caught the imagination of the general public, while the newspapers were full of lurid tales of murderers and resurrectionists. Making the Monster explores the scientific background behind Mary Shelley's book. Is there any science fact behind the science fiction? And how might a real-life Victor Frankenstein have gone about creating his monster? From tales of volcanic eruptions, artificial life and chemical revolutions, to experimental surgery, 'monsters' and electrical experiments on human cadavers, Kathryn Harkup examines the science and scientists that influenced Shelley, and inspired her most famous creation.
Monstrous
Title | Monstrous PDF eBook |
Author | Carlyn Beccia |
Publisher | Carolrhoda Books |
Pages | 156 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1512449164 |
Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It's not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster's origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each creature in fun and surprising ways. Tips and infographics--including monster anatomy, how to survive a vampire attack, and real-life giant creatures of the deep sea--make this a highly visual and fun-to-browse book.
The Science of Monsters
Title | The Science of Monsters PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Kaplan |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2013-10-08 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 145166799X |
"Previously published as Medusa's gaze and vampire's bite by Scribner"--Title page verso.
The Case of the Mossy Lake Monster
Title | The Case of the Mossy Lake Monster PDF eBook |
Author | Michele Torrey |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781402749629 |
Fourth-graders Drake Doyle and Nell Fossey combine their detective and scientific investigation skills to solve a variety of cases involving a hungry cat, endangered penguins, a fish-stealing monster, and a dirty election. Includes a section of scientific experiments and activities.
Zombies and Electricity
Title | Zombies and Electricity PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Weakland |
Publisher | Capstone Classroom |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2013-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1620658224 |
"In cartoon format, uses zombies to explain the science of electricity"--Provided by publisher.
Werewolves and States of Matter
Title | Werewolves and States of Matter PDF eBook |
Author | Janet Slingerland |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 18 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1429665785 |
In cartoon format, uses werewolves to explain and illustrate the science involved in states of matter.