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[2011]
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"The basilisk was believed to be able to kill people just by looking at them. The Sphinx had the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle. Readers come face-to-face with these mythological monsters. From merpeople to Medusa, many of the most fearsome creatures in mythology can be found within these pages. Detailed images and an enthralling narrative provide an informative guide to some of the most fascinating mythical creatures...
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[2011]
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"A bird the size of an airplane and a behemoth worm with electrical charges--these bizarre giants are captured and entertainingly explored here. From mythology to pop culture, readers will learn all about our mind's invention and reinvention of superhuman sized creatures. Fact boxes share fun tidbits while diagrams convey size differences"--Publisher's website.