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Catching cryptids : the scientific search for mysterious creatures Cover Image Book

Catching cryptids : the scientific search for mysterious creatures / Kim Long ; illustrated by Nicole Miles.

Long, Kim, (author.). Miles, Nicole, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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.

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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Subject:
Cryptozoology > Juvenile literature.
Animals, Mythical > Juvenile literature.
Curiosities and wonders > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Informational works.
Illustrated works.

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  • 24 of 33 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 33 total copies.
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Sneads Ferry Branch Library J001.944 LON (Text) 36015000495131 Juvenile New Nonfiction Checked out 08/12/2026

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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.
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