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Catching Cryptids: The Scientific Search for Mysterious Creatures

by Kim Long

Cryptids meet the tools of modern science

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    Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

    Selected as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.

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Cryptids meet the tools of modern science

From the kraken to Mothman and microbats, this book uses mysterious creatures as a way into the technologies scientists use to investigate animals and hard-to-study habitats. Each creature is paired with a brief history and facts about a related field of science, while the discussion considers how tools such as underwater robots, infrared sensors, drones, and bioacoustics might help locate elusive subjects. More than 45 creatures from land, water, and sky give the book a broad scope, with spot illustrations throughout. The combination makes cryptozoology a framework for exploring observation, evidence, and scientific tools—not simply a catalog of legendary beasts.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Kids ages 9–12 interested in cryptids and legendary creatures
  • Young readers curious about science tools, wildlife, and investigation
  • Fans of illustrated nonfiction combining creature lore with STEM topics

Themes

Cryptozoology and folkloreScientific observation and technologyWildlife and habitatsSTEM exploration

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Book overview

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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