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The Griffin and the Dinosaur
By Marc Aronson and Adrienne Mayor, illustrated by Chris Muller

“The Griffin and the Dinosaur” details the early years and subsequent significant scientific discoveries of Adrienne Mayor, who linked mythological tales with the fossils of dinosaurs and helped start the new scientific process that uncovers the real animals behind mythological creatures.
Questionable Creatures: A Bestiary
By Pauline Baynes


Baynes writes and illustrates a delightful modern version of the bestiaries of the Middle Ages, which includes all manner of mythological creature. 

Imaginary Menagerie: a Book of Curious Creatures
By Julie Larios

A book of beautiful illustrations and lush poetry, “Imaginary Menagerie” brings life to the cryptids and mythological beasts of days past. Readers will enjoy the imagery Larios uses to describe these exciting creatures. 
Behind the Legend: Bigfoot
By Erin Peabody, illustrated by Victor Rivas

Erin Peabody cracks open the legend of Bigfoot by taking a deeper look at the stories and sightings. Filled with fun illustrations and facts, this book will delight readers. 

Bigfoot is Missing!
By J. Patrick Lewis and Kenn Nesbitt


Poetry, about Bigfoot? You bet! Lewis and Nesbitt take readers on an adventure all about the tricky Bigfoot through informative poems and other fun formats. 

Behind the Legend: Unicorns
By Erin Peabody, illustrated by Jomike Tejido

In “Behind the Legend”, Peabody examines and myth-busts the story of the Unicorn, and adds all sorts of fun historical information that will fascinate readers. 

Tales of the Cryptids: Mysterious Creatures
By Halls, Spears, and Young

Halls, Spears, and Young explain the world of cryptozoology, including some of the different hoaxes, legends, and mysteries yet to be solved. 
Here There be Monsters: the Legendary Kraken and the GiantSquid
By HP Newquist

Newquist compares the history of the mythological Kraken with the biological details of the very mysterious giant squid, an animal that has fascinated and confused humans for a long time—although not as long as they’ve been fascinated by the Kraken!

The Legend of the Loch Ness Monster

By Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Troupe’s book is a fun, vividly illustrated history of our favorite cryptid, Nessie! 
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