An encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each monster's origin story and the real-world history that informed it, and then explore the science of each creature in fun and surprising ways. Tips and infographics-including monster anatomy, how to survive a vampire attack, and real-life giant creatures of the deep sea-make this a highly visual...

"At age ten, Audrey Hepburn evaded the Nazis. What was Roberto Clemente doing at that age? Or Albert Einstein? Lively text and striking illustrations present some of history's most famous figures in a whole new light"--

A rhyming alphabetical description of Big Top life and attractions, interspersed with facts about particular circus acts and personalities of the past.