Basilisks terrified people for hundreds of years. And no wonder -- people once believed these mythological monsters were the deadliest creatures on earth. In this volume, young readers will explore the myth behind the monster, tales of deadly encounters, and basilisk sightings in today's popular culture.
"This fun series - short books about creatures from mythology, film and television, popular culture and real life - now boasts 37 titles...aimed at fourth through eighth graders, the series uses a distinctive font for its titles and subheadings and each volume contains dozens of color photos and illustrations, a glossary of key terms and an annotated list of books and Web sites for further exploration."
--Doug's Student Reference Room, July 2009
Price: US $30.45