Bibliograph

What do we know about the kraken?, by Ben Hubbard ; illustrated by Robert Squier

Type

Label

What do we know about the kraken?, by Ben Hubbard ; illustrated by Robert Squier

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12 years, Penguin Workshop1000L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What do we know about the kraken?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1416018183

Responsibility statement

by Ben Hubbard ; illustrated by Robert Squier

Series statement

What do we know about?An official Who HQ book

Summary

"Sea monsters have a long history in lore and literature. Homer first wrote of them in 700 BCE. What Do We Know About the Kraken? lets curious young readers explore what we actually know about this mysterious sea monster's long history. Dive into the facts behind this massive squid-like creature that was first described using the word "Kraken" in the beginning of the eighteenth century. For centuries, sailors have feared the Kraken, which they believe lurks in the ocean, waiting to pull ships beneath the surface with its powerful tentacles. Several famous writers such as Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Jules Verne have described monsters inspired by the Kraken. In this book, readers will also learn about the real creature that might have inspired the Kraken -- the giant squid"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What do we know about the kraken? -- The ancient kraken -- Scandinavian sightings -- The disgrace of de Montfort -- Serpents and scientific discovery -- What's in a giant squid? -- Giant and colossal -- The popular kraken -- Timelines

Target audience

juvenile

Classification