What Do We Know About the Kraken?

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DESCRIPTION : 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 wh at 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. PRODUCT DETAILS : ISBN : 9780593658451 BY (AUTHOR) Hubbard, Ben, BY (AUTHOR) Who HQ, ILLUSTRATED BY Squier, Robert PUBLISHER : Penguin Putnam Inc PUBLICATION DATE : January 09, 2024 COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United States IMPRINT : Penguin Workshop LANGUAGE : English AGE : From 8 to 12 years PRODUCT FORM : Paperback / softback DIMENSION : 193 mm x 137 mm WEIGHT : 96 g SERIES : What Do We Know About? PRODUCT CATEGORY : Children’s, Teenage & Educational Show more