LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE - Hurry While Supplies Last -  - Could half-human, half-ape creatures really roam the Himalayan Mountains and the forests of North America? If tales of Bigfoot, Yeti, and Sasquatch are just stories, why do so many people report seeing these monsters in remote areas around the world? What would it be like to come upon a footprint of the Abominable Snowman or catch sight of Mothman, and how can you tell if the creature lurking down the path is part human and part beast? In Half-Human Monsters and Other Fiends, young readers will read historical stories and modern-day accounts of encounters with half-human monsters. Kids will get all the facts they need to help them spot Bigfoot, Mothman, ghouls, and other supernatural creatures. Children will also investigate the truth behind the stories, exploring the fears and superstitions of different cultures and looking at the scientific facts that might explain the seemingly unexplainable. If you love a nerve-racking story but also want to investigate the truth behind the myths, this is the book for you! "The grotesque, horrifying depictions of half-human monsters in this title from the Not Near Normal: The Paranormal series will no doubt draw interest from curious readers. The (un)usual suspects are each accounted for: Bigfoot, the chupacabra, the Loch Ness monster, and so forth. But lesser-known creatures are also given their due. For instance, the mothman of West Virginia opens this freaky roundup with eyewitness accounts as well as theories about its origin. Owen goes a step further, providing logical or skeptical explanations for each creature profiled in the book. The field of cryptozoology is introduced as well and reminds readers that some animals, like pandas and giant squids, were once creatures of myth before scientists were able to discover and study them. Illustrations run the gamut from scary to silly, but, generally, this title's design is appropriately shiver inducing." Booklist. "Each volume introduces a different paranormal creature and focuses on the stories surrounding it. Some titles attempt to examine the origin of their supernatural subjects. For example, Ghosts asks, "If ghosts aren't spirits of the dead, what are they?" which should prompt students to ponder the truth of the paranormal stories without providing hard and fast answers on whether or not these beings exist. Grotesque images and color and black-and-white photos (most look digitally enhanced) illustrate each page. The effect is often artificial and sometimes comical, but delightfully creepy anyway. Text boxes shaped like headstones deliver scary tidbits and anecdotes. Folklore is the main focus of the texts, but there are some notable exceptions for pop culture (e.g., Dracula and the "Twilight" series get nods in Vampires). Features such as "A Werewolf's Diary" and "Ghosts Around the World" are silly, but nonetheless entertaining." School Library Journal.