Catching Cryptids

Discover how modern tech could uncover mythical creatures like the Kraken and Mothman.

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122 pages· ~910L

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Dive into a world where technology meets myth as you explore the possibility of finding legendary creatures like the Kraken and Mothman. With high-tech cameras, drones, and forensic analysis, this book reveals how modern science could uncover the secrets of cryptids. Each creature's history is paired with fascinating scientific facts, sparking curiosity about what might be discovered next. Could dragons or phoenixes be real? This STEM-based adventure invites readers to imagine the endless possibilities of what lies hidden in our world, waiting to be found.

From the publisher

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!

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