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Missing!
There are intriguing bits here and there for quick reading or browsing. Missing! and Mysterious Messages are the strongest of the lot.
Creatures introduces Bigfoot, the Chupacabra, and other
legendary beasts. Messages covers premonitions,
communication from the grave, and reincarnation. Visitors
explores UFO sightings, close encounters, and "men in black." All
three superficial volumes present possible explanations (some
earthly, some paranormal) for the reported phenomena in brief,
uninspired texts, accompanied by sidebars, stock photos, and garish
illustrations. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mystery!
titles: Mysterious Creatures, Mysterious Messages,
and Visitors from Space.
Ancient Aliens: Close Encounters with Human History
There's worthwhile information, but it's likely that only very committed adults will slog through the reading.
Apollo: God of the Sun, Healing, Music, and Poetry
A solid set covering the basics for collections looking to fill holes.
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
Interesting ideas but a utilitarian execution make these adequate selections.
What We Get From Greek Mythology
While this set probably won't entice browsers, educators may find it useful.
Scooby-Doo! and the Truth Behind Ghosts
Older elementary schoolers will learn much in those explanations of how popular culture enlarges folklore's spooky creatures. Solid choices for Halloween displays.
In these books, Scooby thinks he sees a legendary creature
("rombie," "rampire," "rerewolf"), and the gang launches into a
discussion of monster lore as Shaggy and Scooby try not to freak
out. The speech-balloon text superficially covers appearance,
behaviors, and weaknesses. The familiar--and not scary--cartoon
illustrations and undemanding texts make these adequate
introductions for young monster fans. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Review covers these Unmasking Monsters with Scooby-Doo! titles:
Scooby-Doo! And the Truth Behind Zombies, Scooby-Doo! And
the Truth Behind Vampires, and Scooby-Doo! And the Truth
Behind Werewolves.
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Young adults will find good stories and some bits of information in the packed presentations, and there's plentiful background information to support curriculum and teaching.
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