About the Book Exciting and information-packed, The Genius Kids Guide to Mythical Creatures gives readers everything they need to know about their favorite myths and monsters, as well as plenty of fun trivia to impress their friends. Book Synopsis From beautiful mermaids and gentle unicorns to fire-breathing dragons and bloodthirsty vampires, mysterious beings and magical beasts appear in stories told all around the world. The Genius Kids Guide to Mythical Creatures highlights 20 of these legendary beings, detailing each creatures appearance and behavior, as well as where and how legends about it began. The text also explores how the stories have changed and developed over time. Readers learn everything they need to know about their favorite myths and monsters, as well as plenty of fun trivia to impress their friends. Review Quotes [A]n amazing book filled with facts, history, and the legends of trolls, unicorns, genies, fairies and many more. . . . This book will inform and delight. --Midwest Book Review [A] worthy purchase for libraries and bookstores serving tweens and teens. --Childrens Literature