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Movie Monsters: From Godzilla to Frankenstein

by Katie MARSICO
9781512425918. ea vol: 32p. (Monster Mania). chart. ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. photos. reprods. websites. Lerner. Feb. 2017. lib. ed. $26.65.
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Gr 4–7—Monster myths are approached through the combined lens of history and pop culture. Chock-full of movie stills, archival drawings, and CGI creatures, the series is a feast for media junkies. For instance, the magic of witches and wizards in "Harry Potter" is linked to prehistoric cave paintings, and the Pokémon Aipom resembles the ancient Aztec creation ahuizotl. STEM connections are made in sidebars that explore, for example, sonar in Sea Monsters. An ending "Monster Match" section ("Which ghoul would you bet on in a smack-down?") not only is clever but also makes the series as interactive as it is informative.
VERDICT Promises to be monstrously popular among upper elementary and middle schoolers.
A wide-range of legendary "monsters" are discussed in this series. Each volume focuses on a specific category and details stories from ancient times up through modern pop culture. Color illustrations and photographs feature various depictions of the creatures. The occasionally crammed paragraphs and hurried texts still provide lots of information for curious readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewed by Jane Miller , Apr 01, 2017

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