The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the
unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact,
myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its
history in this exciting book! Presenting What Do We Know About?,
an exciting new extension the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who
Was? series! Sea monsters have a long history in lore and
literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know
About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we
actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history.
Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that
was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the
eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken,
which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships
beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles. Several famous
writers such asĀ Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Jules Verne have
described monsters inspired by the Kraken. In this book, readers
will also learn about the real creature that might have inspired
the Kraken -- the giant squid.
General
| Imprint: |
Penguin Workshop
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
What Do We Know About? |
| Release date: |
2024 |
| Authors: |
Ben Hubbard
• Who Hq
|
| Illustrators: |
Robert Squier
|
| Dimensions: |
194 x 135mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
112 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-593-65845-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-593-65845-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780593658451 |
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