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Catching Cryptids
The Scientific Search for Mysterious Creatures
Contributors
By Kim Long
Illustrated by Nicole Miles
Formats and Prices
- On Sale
- May 6, 2025
- Page Count
- 144 pages
- Publisher
- Running Press Kids
- ISBN-13
- 9780762485758
Price
$17.99Price
$23.99 CADFormat
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- Hardcover $17.99 $23.99 CAD
- ebook $9.99 $12.99 CAD
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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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“This wondrous STEM offering is sure to capture the imagination of cryptid enthusiasts and ensnare the attention of curious scientists and explorers.”Booklist, starred review
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“A handy guide to high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech tools for tracking down Mongolian death worms and similarly elusive creatures worldwide… Stimulating fare for both outdoor and armchair cryptid hunters.”Kirkus Reviews
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"This engaging resource will captivate students curious not only about legendary creatures but also about the science behind the search. What distinguishes this book from others in the genre is its emphasis on scientific inquiry..."School Library Journal
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“[This] is a great introduction to the field and will hopefully inspire the cryptozoologists of the future to make discoveries.”Fortean Times
