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Product Description <br/>When things go bump in the night, people's imaginations often go wild. The same was true for people in ancient and medieval times. They often told stories of creepy, undead monsters that lurked in the dark and waited to attack the living. In Monster Handbooks, readers can explore the history and lore behind their favorite monsters and learn how they have changed from ancient times to today.<br/> Book Description <br/>1. Explores the history of classic monsters from ancient times to the modern day. 2. Discusses the characteristics of monsters and how they have changed over time. 3. Discusses the changes in how monsters have been portrayed in popular culture throughout history.<br/> About the Author <br/>Steve Goldsworthy is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and children's author. He has published 23 nonfiction books for kids.  Steve has worked in the film industry on movies such as "Legends of the Fall" and TV shows including "Lonesome Dove". Steve has written, directed, and produced several film projects and has also directed for the stage. Steve lives in Calgary, Canada, with his wife, author Kaite Goldsworthy, and the two best story-editors in the world, his two boys.<br/><br/>Award-winning author Sean McCollum has written more than 30 nonfiction books and hundreds of articles for children and teens. Currently living in the United States Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, he has sailed on ships big and small, and always checks where the lifeboats are stowed.