About the book
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its history in this exciting book!
Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting new extension the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
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.
Editions of What Do We Know About the Kraken?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593658468
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593658451
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593658475
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593820803
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593820810
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The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its history in this exciting book!
Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting new extension the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Do We Know About the Kraken? about?
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Is this celebrated sea creature fact, myth, or legend? Find out all we know about the Kraken and its history in this exciting book!
Presenting What Do We Know About?, an exciting new extension the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What Do We Know About the Kraken??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
Where can I read a sample of What Do We Know About the Kraken??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593658468
Is What Do We Know About the Kraken? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series What Do We Know About?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What Do We Know About the Kraken??
Ben Hubbard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
What Do We Know About the Kraken? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593658468) and paperback(ISBN 9780593658451) and ebook(ISBN 9780593658475) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593820803) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593820810)
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