Catching cryptids : the scientific search for mysterious creatures / Kim Long ; illustrated by Nicole Miles.
"A STEM-based, fun fact-filled, quirky cryptozoology book for fans of The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780762485758
- ISBN: 0762485752
- Physical Description: 124 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Philadelphia, PA : Running Press Kids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, Inc., 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 123).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Welcome letter -- Introduction: are there really cryptids to catch? -- Part one: ahoy matey!: water cryptids. Kraken ; Other octopus or squid-like cryptids ; Akkorokamui ; Lusca ; Oklahoma octopus -- Altamaha-ha -- Other lake monster cryptids. Bessie ; Caddy ; Champ ; Flattie ; Igopogo ; Kipsy (the Hudson River monster) ; Lizzie, Loch Ness monster ("Nessie") ; Nahuelito ; Ogopogo ; Pepie ; Selma ; Sharlie ; Tessie -- Beast of Busco -- Other giant turtle cryptids. Ndendeki (Ndendecki) -- Part two: taking flight: winged cryptids. Ahool -- Other giant bat-like cryptids. Camazotz ; Fangalabolo ; Guiafairo ; Kongamato ; Jersey devil ; Olitiau ; Ropen -- Mothman -- Other giant birdlike cryptids. Slaguggla ; Bighoot and giant owls ; Thunderbirds/big birds -- Part three: grounded: land cryptids. Mongolian death worm -- Other worm- and snakelike cryptids. Minhocāo ; Tatzelwurm ; Tsuchinoko -- Shunka warak'in -- Other wolflike cryptids. Beast of Bray Road ; Waheela -- Skunk Ape -- Other apelike cryptids. Fouke monster/Boggy Creek monster/Swamp stalker ; Uyan ; Orang Pendek ; Hibagon -- Conclusion: the expedition continues... with you!
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12. Running Press Kids.
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Available copies
- 24 of 33 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 33 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | J001.944 LON (Text) | 36015000495131 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/12/2026 |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | J001.944 L (Text) | 39493110154384 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | J001.944 LON (Text) | 31781070111495 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | J001.944 LON (Text) | 31781069147054 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | J 001.944 LON (Text) | 31250200093933 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | J001.944 LON (Text) | 31781070111503 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | J001.944 LON (Text) | 31781070111511 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | J001.944 L 2025 (Text) | 0112523594259 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Franklinton Branch | J/001.944/Long (Text) | 72350000129799 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | J001.94 Long (Text) | 33115007720314 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
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| 250 | . | ‡aFirst edition. | |
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| 504 | . | ‡aIncludes bibliographical references (page 123). | |
| 505 | 0 | . | ‡aWelcome letter -- Introduction: are there really cryptids to catch? -- Part one: ahoy matey!: water cryptids. Kraken ; Other octopus or squid-like cryptids ; Akkorokamui ; Lusca ; Oklahoma octopus -- Altamaha-ha -- Other lake monster cryptids. Bessie ; Caddy ; Champ ; Flattie ; Igopogo ; Kipsy (the Hudson River monster) ; Lizzie, Loch Ness monster ("Nessie") ; Nahuelito ; Ogopogo ; Pepie ; Selma ; Sharlie ; Tessie -- Beast of Busco -- Other giant turtle cryptids. Ndendeki (Ndendecki) -- Part two: taking flight: winged cryptids. Ahool -- Other giant bat-like cryptids. Camazotz ; Fangalabolo ; Guiafairo ; Kongamato ; Jersey devil ; Olitiau ; Ropen -- Mothman -- Other giant birdlike cryptids. Slaguggla ; Bighoot and giant owls ; Thunderbirds/big birds -- Part three: grounded: land cryptids. Mongolian death worm -- Other worm- and snakelike cryptids. Minhocāo ; Tatzelwurm ; Tsuchinoko -- Shunka warak'in -- Other wolflike cryptids. Beast of Bray Road ; Waheela -- Skunk Ape -- Other apelike cryptids. Fouke monster/Boggy Creek monster/Swamp stalker ; Uyan ; Orang Pendek ; Hibagon -- Conclusion: the expedition continues... with you! |
| 520 | . | ‡a"A STEM-based, fun fact-filled, quirky cryptozoology book for fans of The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures"-- ‡cProvided by publisher. | |
| 521 | 1 | . | ‡aAges 8-12. ‡bRunning Press Kids. |
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