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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2024 · Est. 1 hour read
What Is the Story of Godzilla?
By Sheila Keenan, Who HQ
Part of the What Is the Story of . . . ? series
Discover the epic journey of Godzilla, the legendary monster awakened by nuclear radiation.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 113 ratings
112 pages· 8,487 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Uncover the thrilling tale of Godzilla, the iconic sea monster born from nuclear radiation in 1954. Journey through its cinematic legacy as the 'King of the Monsters,' battling foes like Mothra and Mechagodzilla. Explore Godzilla's impact on pop culture, from films to video games, and its star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dive into the enduring legacy of this legendary creature in a captivating nonfiction adventure for young readers.
From the publisher
Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time. In this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series, young readers will discover the exciting story of one of the world’s favorite monsters…Godzilla! In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishirō Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the “King of the Monsters,” Godzilla has earned a huge fanbase worldwide. The dinosaur-like amphibian has been featured alongside friends and foes such as Mothra and Mechagodzilla, in TV shows, books, video games, and more. There is even a Godzilla star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Learn about the lasting legacy of this iconic character in this nonfiction book for young readers.
At a glance
- Format
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- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 8,487
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1000L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~6.7
- F&P level
- ~X
Publication
- Published
- June 25, 2024
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593658482
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