Catching Cryptids: The Scientific Search for Mysterious Creatures

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Learn how to find Kraken, Mothman, Microbats, and more in this fun, fact-filled, STEM-based cryptozoology book for fans of The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures.

For years the kraken was

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  • Author: Long, Kim
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Page Count: 144
  • Publish Date: May 06 2025
  • ISBN10: 0762485752
  • Language: English
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Learn how to find Kraken, Mothman, Microbats, and more in this fun, fact-filled, STEM-based cryptozoology book for fans of The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures.

For years the kraken was considered a mythical beast. Then, in 2004, high-tech cameras captured a photo of a living giant squid. Advances in technology have provided scientists with new tools to study previously undiscovered/unresearched habitats: high-tech cameras, forensic analysis, underwater robots, bioacoustics, infrared sensors, drones, remote control photography and measurement tools, airborne DNA, footprint identification, and more.

Catching Cryptids explores these technological advances in a fun way by pairing them with mythical creatures and discussing how modern technology could be used to locate or “catch” these beasts. The book includes a mini history of each cryptid, along with interesting facts about the corresponding field of science, and spot illustrations throughout.

Featuring over 45 creatures found on land, in water, and among the skies, Catching Cryptids will leave readers wondering what’s next? The phoenix? Dragons? The possibilities are endless!

A Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection!

Author: Kim Long
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Published: 05/06/2025
Pages: 144
Size: 8.75h x 6.25w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9780762485758
Language: English

Author

Long, Kim

Binding

ISBN10

0762485752

ISBN13

9780762485758

Page Count

144

Published Date

May 06 2025

Language

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