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21) Water monsters
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Presents an introduction to the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding mermaids and sea monsters, discussing how different cultures have depicted them throughout the ages.
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"Berkeley and her best friend, Garth, live on an old cruise ship, scavenging for supplies from the drowned cities left behind on the ocean floor after the sea swallowed up all the land. They think they've seen every kind of aquatic creature, but they never expected to find sea monsters... After awakening a Hydra, Berkeley and Garth are sent to live on a submarine, where they study and hunt sea monsters. But the Hydra wants revenge on their home ship--and...
28) Sea monsters
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From mythical tales of the Loch Ness Monster to real-life adventures of whale watchers and shark hunters, this book introduces the reader to the history and horror of monsters of the sea.
29) Sea witch rising
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Sea Witch Runa will not let her twin sister die. Alia traded her voice to the Sea Witch for a shot at happiness with a prince who doesn't love her. And his rejection will literally kill her--unless Runa intervenes. Under the sea, Evie craves her own freedom--but liberation from her role as Sea Witch will require an exchange she may not be willing to make. With their hearts' desires at odds, what will Runa and Evie be willing to sacrifice to save...
30) Sea monsters
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Describes, in graphic novel format, some of the common sea monsters of folklore, as well as telling the myth "Hercules and the sea monster" in which the hero saves a maiden from being sacrificed to Poseidon's sea monster Ketos, and describing some other popular sea monster stories.
32) Sea monsters
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Explains the reality behind legends of sea monsters. Describes how the kraken is really the giant squid, investigates the Loch Ness monster, and discusses fossils of aquatic dinosaurs and prehistoric fish such as the megalodon.
35) Sea creatures
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"It's easy to imagine something lurking beneath the deep, dark waters of a loch, river, or sea. Since even today we don't know every animal that lives deep underwater, historical accounts of fearful creatures swimming below the surface seem to have simple explanations. This book explores the many myths and legends about sea creatures, some of which are centuries old! Full-color illustrations, paintings, and more from cultures around the world showcase...
36) Sea serpent
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An introduction to mythological sea serpents, discussing where the legends began and more.
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A magical realist coming-of-age tale told through the lens of the Swahili and diasporic Hadrami culture in Mombasa, Kenya. When Aisha's fisherman father goes missing, she takes to the sea on a skeleton boat to rescue him. Guided by a talking scholar's cat, who sparks her interest in the mysterious House of Rust, she encounters three monsters hidden beneath the waves. All Aisha wants is for things to return to normal. But a showdown with the father...
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A classic children's tale about Ruffen--a very small sea serpent who lives on a mysterious, invisible island. There's nothing scary or sinister here, just a happy world of castles, and a lovable sea serpent who makes new friends, conquers his inability to swim, and becomes a hero.--publisher.