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Vampires by Charlotte Guillain (2010, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCapstone

ISBN-101410938018

ISBN-139781410938015

eBay Product ID (ePID)81839678

Product Key Features

Book TitleVampires

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicBody, Mind & Spirit, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology, Curiosities & Wonders, Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology, History / General

Publication Year2010

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorCharlotte Guillain

Book SeriesMythical Creatures Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight0.8 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2009-052414

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThis series is a whirlwind world tour through the environs of fantastical creatures: their appearance, presence in various cultures, and magical characteristics. Large, bold descriptors head each two- to three-page, large-font chapter, with each page consisting of one-third text and two-thirds full-color illustration. Occasional "Did You Know?" sidebars add visual interest even though the fact-bytes are not that different from the type of information presented in the main body. For example, in Unicorns, one such section describes Shadhavar, a Persian version of a unicorn, but the same amount of information about the Asian Qilin, rather than being presented in a sidebar, appears a few pages later in the main text. The illustrations include images of the creatures in period art. A section at the end of each title sums up why people used to think the creatures were real and why the myths have been discounted. Straightforward and accessible choices. -Jennifer Prince, Buncombe County Public Library, NC School Library Journal November 2010, This series of hi/lo books on a variety of mythical creatures are multipurpose. The books allow teachers to extend a course of study, and they can serve as a gateway for reluctant and struggling readers to find nonfiction books on popular topics. Each book contains several short chapters. Early chapters discuss the particular myth and subsequent chapters focus on the prevalence of each mythical creature around the world. The font size is large, and numerous "Did You Know?" text boxes provide readers with interesting facts and information. The books are colorful with photographs, drawings, and illustrations taking up the majority of each page. The books are fun to read and will hold readers' attention, and they provide just enough information to prove useful for research. Each book also includes a sections entitled "Reality Versus Myth." In addition, each book concludes with a list of places to go for more information. Glossary. Index.--Kathryn Tvaruzka, Assistant Professor, Education Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Library Media Connection March/April 2011

Grade FromSecond Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToFourth Grade

Dewey Decimal398.21

Table Of ContentWhat is a mythical creature? -- What is a vampire? -- The vampire myth -- Vampires of Europe -- Vampires of Africa -- Vampires of Asia -- Vampires of North and South America -- Close relatives -- Could vampires exist? -- Reality versus myth.

SynopsisReaders may be familiar with the tale of Dracula, but stories of vampires existed long before that novel was written. This book introduces readers to what vampires are, how vampire stories differ across the globe, and where vampire stories originated.

LC Classification NumberGR830.V3G85 2011