Real Scary Sea Monsters

Discusses animals of the sea that have caused fear in men.

The author reveals the truth about real sea creatures that may have inspired many sailors' tales of terrible monsters.

Discusses animals of the sea that have caused fear in men--from sharks, whales, and giant squids to octopuses, eels, and piranhas.

Why are creatures of the deep scary? Why is the deep so dark? Why do sea creatures glow? Are there really sea monsters? This book explores the ocean depths in search of some scary yet fascinating spectacles, including fish that hunt using bioluminescence, giant squid and entire deep-sea communities that survive despite having no access to sunlight. Scary Creatures of the Deep is packed with facts written in an accessible question-and-answer format. Special X-ray pages enable readers to see how the internal structure of an animal corresponds to its external appearance.

Learn about the history of sea monsters in this photographic nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in the natural - and unnatural - world! Did you know that the legendary Hercules fought against the hydra, a sea monster with many heads? Or that the giant squid may not sink ships like the hydra, but it is still powerful enough to use its 30-foot-long tentacles to turn a whale into prey? That means that enormous creatures still lurk in the depths of the ocean! Embracing children's delight in the mythical creatures while also imparting fascinating facts about the real ones, discover the history of these special animals and decide for yourself if you believe in sea monsters! With simple language and vivid photographs, Are Sea Monsters Real? is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and these legendary creatures.

Shares information on sea monsters, including the kraken, the Loch Ness monster, and the kappa.

Describes real-life sea creatures that may have inspired tales of sea monsters, discussing giant squid, manatees, and oarfish. Reprint.

Are sea monsters real? In this title, readers learn about the history of sea monsters from ancient times to the present day, including research to discover the truth behind these cryptid sightings, why people believe, and scientific possibilities for sea monster sightings. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"The popular Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang teach kids all about sea monsters"--

Introduces several examples of unusual and dangerous sea creatures that live in the depths of the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers, including the fangtooth, Japanese devil ray, electric catfish, killer whale, gulper eel, and blue-ringed octopus.