Describes the cultural and historical significance of gargoyles.

Simple text and numerous illustrations introduce the reader to the ferocious three-headed guard dog of the Greek and Roman underworld. Other mythological dogs are also considered. "Weird, creepy, and mysterious creatures from movies, mythology, and maybe even real life come alive in the new Monsters series. Authors describe the menacing characteristics of each monster, its origins, and its lasting appeal in popular culture."

An introduction to the Jersey Devil, including its origins and its presence in film and other media. "Weird, creepy, and mysterious creatures from movies, mythology, and maybe even real life come alive in the new Monsters series. Authors describe the menacing characteristics of each monster, its origins, and its lasting appeal in popular culture."

Explores the origins and characteristics of the popular figure of Jewish legend, and examines adaptations of the golem in the folklore of other cultures. "Weird, creepy, and mysterious creatures from movies, mythology, and maybe even real life come alive in the new Monsters series. Authors describe the menacing characteristics of each monster, its origins, and its lasting appeal in popular culture."

Looks at the legend of the vampire, explores what factual basis it may have, and describes its appearances in popular culture.

Fulfills the standards: "Apply knowledge of language, media, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts" from the English Language Arts Standards for Elementary School.

Describes the origins and characteristics of the Loch Ness monster, and includes accounts from people who claimed to have seen it.

Weird, creepy, and mysterious creatures from movies, mythology and maybe even real life come alive in the Monsters series. Authors describe the menacing characteristics of each monster, its origins and its lasting appeal in popular culture. Some volumes include riveting first-person accounts of sightings while others describe the amazing techniques used to create realistic monsters in movies and on television.

Describes the legends and tales of the sea monster known as the kraken and how it was discovered that giant squids actually exist; recounts encounters with the giant squid; and discusses how the kraken is portrayed in popular culture.

Fulfills the standards: "Apply knowledge of language, media, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts" from the English Language Arts Standards for Elementary School.