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Zombies

by Peabody, Erin,

Format: Print Book 2017
Availability: Available at 8 Libraries 10 of 10 copies

Available (10)
Location Collection Call #
Braddock Carnegie Library Juvenile Non Fiction J 398.21 PEA
Location  Braddock Carnegie Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Non Fiction
 
Call Number  J 398.21 PEA
 
 
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library - Forest Hills Children Non Fiction J 398.21 Pea
Location  C.C. Mellor Memorial Library - Forest Hills
 
Collection  Children Non Fiction
 
Call Number  J 398.21 Pea
 
 
CLP - Main Library First Floor Children's Department - Non-Fiction Collection j GR581.P43 2017
Location  CLP - Main Library
 
Collection  First Floor Children's Department - Non-Fiction Collection
 
Call Number  j GR581.P43 2017
 
 
Cooper-Siegel Community Library Childrens' Room j 398.21 PEA
Location  Cooper-Siegel Community Library
 
Collection  Childrens' Room
 
Call Number  j 398.21 PEA
 
 
Dormont Public Library Juvenile Non-Fiction J 398.21 P31
Location  Dormont Public Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Non-Fiction
 
Call Number  J 398.21 P31
 
 
Hampton Community Library Juvenile Non-Fiction J 398.21 PEA
Location  Hampton Community Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Non-Fiction
 
Call Number  J 398.21 PEA
 
 
Northland Public Library Children's Nonfiction J 398.21 P31
Location  Northland Public Library
 
Collection  Children's Nonfiction
 
Call Number  J 398.21 P31
 
 
Northland Public Library Children's Nonfiction J 398.21 P31
Location  Northland Public Library
 
Collection  Children's Nonfiction
 
Call Number  J 398.21 P31
 
 
Northland Public Library Children's Nonfiction J 398.21 P31
Location  Northland Public Library
 
Collection  Children's Nonfiction
 
Call Number  J 398.21 P31
 
 
Sewickley Public Library Juvenile Nonfiction J 398.45 PEA 2017
Location  Sewickley Public Library
 
Collection  Juvenile Nonfiction
 
Call Number  J 398.45 PEA 2017
 
 

Summary
Are undead, brain-hungry zombies real, or just a myth? You decide with this new book in the nonfiction series, Behind the Legend!

Behind the Legend looks at creatures and monsters throughout history and analyzes them through a scientific, myth-busting lens, debating whether or not the sightings and evidence provided are adequate proof of their existence. In Zombies , readers learn about all the stories and "proof" of them, from accounts in history and literature of people being made into zombies, including from reports Mesopotamia, Haiti, and America, as well as our own modern understanding of zombies' qualities. It also discusses additional history about the monsters, such as how zombies became major figures in popular culture, more recent understandings, and theories on how people turn into zombies. Complete with engaging anecdotes, interesting sidebars, and fantastic illustrations, kids won't want to put this book down!
Contents
Meet the monster
Ghoulish stories scrawled in clay
The real zombi : a true horror
Vodou : it's not what you think
Modern zombies
Monster in the mirror
Don't be a zombie.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "How and when did such supernatural creatures as werewolves and zombies begin to terrify us? These high-interest titles in the Behind the Legend series trace the origin of the monsters from ancient times to their modern-day depictions in pop culture. In the process, they weave folklore, historical accounts, and theories that may explain the seemingly unbelievable. Zombies opens with early depictions from Gilgamesh and The Arabian Nights before giving a detailed description of the zombi of Haiti. West African slaves brought to harvest sugarcane were so physically and psychologically tortured that they were dead inside. The author recounts how American exposure to this concept led the way to today's rendition of zombies. Each volume features cartoon artwork (though respectful when needed) from different illustrators. The effective blend of history and creepiness makes these guides a spirited pick for avid and reluctant readers alike.--Leeper, Angela Copyright 2018 Booklist"
From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Additional Information
Series Peabody, Erin. Behind the legend.
Subjects Zombies -- Juvenile literature.
Zombies.
Monsters.
Publisher New York, NY :2017
Edition First edition.
Contributors Tejido, Jomike, illustrator.
Audience Ages 8-10.
Language English
Notes "Fact or fiction? You decide"--Cover.
Description 121 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography Notes Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-121).
ISBN 9781499804614
149980461X
9781499804607
1499804601
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