Real Monsters

Discover the mysteries surrounding some of Earth's most monstrous creatures with Real Monsters. This series introduces the unique features and mythology surrounding these real-life beasts. The text covers habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are informative infographics such as range maps and a food chain diagrams.

REVIEWS:
Each book has information about animal families, habitat, diet—everything a student needs to know for either a research project or for personal information…There are nonfiction text features such as maps, words in bold, and photographs with captions. Many of the photographs are graphic and a little gross—kids will love them. If you have students who want to branch out from the typical animals for research or inquiry, this is an excellent series to check out! Recommended

—Real Monsters - School Library Connection (Oct 2017)

Not for the faint of heart, this book in the aptly named Real Monsters series dramatically plays up the centipede’s lethal venom and frightening looks—as well as its fascinating natural history. The well-written text covers a variety of related topics in an order that makes sense and gives the book a narrative feel, even though it is packed with facts. After the opening attack scene, the text moves on to cultural ideas and myths about the centipedes; their evolution; and their habitat, diet, and life cycle…sidebars provide plenty of interest, connecting centipedes to popular and ancient culture and unusual news anecdotes. Readers will enjoy learning about these “monstrous” creatures from all angles.

—Giant Centipede: Colossal Creeper of the Night – Booklist (Apr 2017)