Copyright Date:
2012
Edition Date:
2012
Release Date:
01/01/12
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-448-85198-X
ISBN 13:
978-1-448-85198-0
Dewey:
398.24
LCCN:
2011007740
Dimensions:
29 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)
GANERI, Anita &; David West . Dinosaurs . ISBN 978-1-4488-5201-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5240-6 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5438-7 . LC 2011009829. GANERI, Anita &; David West . Gods and Goddesses . ISBN 978-1-4488-5202-4 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5242-0 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5439-4 . LC 2011002913. GANERI, Anita &; David West . Heroes of Myths and Legends . ISBN 978-1-4488-5200-0 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5238-3 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5437-0 . LC 2011005530. GANERI, Anita &; David West . Outlaws and Villains from History . ISBN 978-1-4488-5199-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5236-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5436-3 . LC 2011003073. GANERI, Anita &; David West . Supernatural Creatures . ISBN 978-1-4488-5197-3 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5232-1 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-5434-9 . LC 2011000161. ea vol: illus. by David West. 32p. (Monster Fight Club Series). glossary. index. Websites. CIP. Rosen / PowerKids Pr. 2011. PLB $25.25; pap. $11.75; ebook $25.25. Gr 3-6 Gamers will gravitate to these books, which pair sets of monsters (defined loosely-subjects range from dinosaurs to outlaws) and pit them against each other in a fight. Each showdown includes profiles of the opponents and an action-packed description of their encounter. The format works surprisingly well, utilizing information from history and mythology in the profiles and in the circumstances of the fight. Since these big, visual volumes sit open nicely for kids to read together, they are ideal for browsers. "Make Your Own Fight" pages provide good suggestions for children who want to carry the games further.
The Manticore, Hippogriff, and Chupacabra are just some of the legendary and terrifying creatures that battle for supremacy in this exciting volume. Including historical information on each mythical being, the book provides an educational basis for some truly high-interest battles. Readers are encouraged to create their own mythical battles using other mythical creatures. Detailed illustrations add reality and intensity to each battle.