{"product_id":"catching-cryptids-the-scientific-search-for-mysterious-creatures-hardcover","title":"Catching Cryptids: The Scientific Search for Mysterious Creatures - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKim Long\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNicole Miles\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to find Kraken, Mothman, Microbats, and more in this fun, fact-filled, STEM-based cryptozoology book for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatching Cryptids\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring over 45 creatures found on land, in water, and among the skies, \u003ci\u003eCatching Cryptids\u003c\/i\u003e will leave readers wondering \u003ci\u003ewhat's next?\u003c\/i\u003e The phoenix? Dragons? The possibilities are endless! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Long\u003c\/b\u003e is a middle child and the only one of her siblings who did not pursue a true profession in math or science. Instead, she finds herself writing books featuring . . . math and science. Go figure. Her middle grade novel, \u003ci\u003eLexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament\u003c\/i\u003e was a Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection. When not writing, she enjoys biking, board games, and hanging out with friends and family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Miles\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator from The Bahamas who currently lives in West Yorkshire (UK) with her pet snake and human boyfriend. She loves any opportunity to inform and entertain with her illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.6 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45589011562540,"sku":"9780762485758","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/25FNLXvPRo9780762485758.webp?v=1780380317","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/catching-cryptids-the-scientific-search-for-mysterious-creatures-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}