Based on the title you might expect this book to be a science based defense of the idea of monsters. It is certainly more sceptical than that. Each section begins by establishing a few agreed upon "facts" about a monster and then examining what that would mean scientifically. For instance, we establish that a vampire has fangs. First we look at the form and function of fangs in the natural world. Then we apply the knowledge we gain from observation to the monster in question. The result is a simple and creative way of encouraging kids to think critically about thew world and the stories they are told. This is a fun way of celebrating spooky season while also educating.
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