Swimming with Sea Monsters - (A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural) by Insha Fitzpatrick (Paperback)

About the Book

"An illustrated nonfiction guide to sea monsters in history, science, and pop culture"--

Book Synopsis

Set sail for adventure with this illustrated guide to sea monsters and the ocean, featuring cool science, fascinating history, and hands-on activities--perfect for readers age 8-12!

Ahoy there! Ever wonder how deep the ocean is? Are you curious about what sea creatures (real and legendary) swim beneath the waves? Want to know how we can protect the coral reefs? Dive into Swimming with Sea Monsters and discover:

• Fascinating science and fun facts about the ocean! Descend to the depths and meet creatures like the colossal squid and the anglerfish.
• Eye-opening history and ancient mythology! Get to know the sea monsters in The Odyssey and figures like the pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao.
• Nautical fiction and enchanting fairy tales! Read up on legends of sea monsters from around the world and the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid.
• Hands-on activities you can try at home! Create a zine about ocean conservation and build a beach terrarium.

The fourth book in the Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural series, Swimming with Sea Monsters is a funny and informative investigation into the real-life science and history behind myths and legends. The whole world is out there--grab your guide, and let's go!

For more fun and educational field guides, check out Hanging with Vampires, Chilling with Ghosts, and Sightseeing with Aliens!

Review Quotes

Praise for Hanging with Vampires
"Fans of all things supernatural will be horrified--and highly entertained."--Kirkus Reviews

"Fitzpatrick focuses on vampires in a fang-in-cheek tone...any good guidebook leaves readers feeling prepared, and this one is no exception."--Booklist

"[Insha Fitzpatrick] gives kids, the shaky and the brave, the encouragement to learn about vampires in other cultures and other times...the kid who loves monsters will love Hanging with Vampires, too."--Terri Schlichenmeyer for the Bristol Herald Courier

"I absolutely loved it! This book really is perfect for kids who are interested in vampire lore whether that be in pop culture or folk traditions from around the world. Loved Lilla Bölecz's illustrations, they are so charming."--Bree Paulsen, author of Garlic and the Vampire

"You'll eat up this fang-scinating look at vampire mythology! It's terror-ific!"--Anne Marie Pace, author of Vampirina Ballerina

About the Author

Insha Fitzpatrick is a New Jersey-based author who loves all things horror. She's the writer of Who Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott: Rosa Parks (Who HQ) and the coauthor of the graphic novel series Oh My Gods! for middle grade readers. When she's not writing, she's catching up on horror movies and reality TV.

Lilla Bölecz is a Hungarian graphic artist and illustrator whose passion is creating peculiar, thought-provoking, and mystical scenes and characters inspired by, among other things, nature and mythology.