What Do We Know About the Kraken? (What Do We Know About?)

by Ben Hubbard (Author) Robert Squier (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

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!

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.

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Ben Hubbard
Ben Hubbard is an accomplished nonfiction author for children and adults with over 130 titles to his name. He has written about many subjects, from space, the samurai, and sharks to poison, pets, and the Plantagenets. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in libraries around the world.

Indonesian born Dede Putra is a digital artist living in Auckland, New Zealand. He is a "bit of a foodie" and a "big audio/visual guy."
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780593658451
Lexile Measure
1000
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date
January 09, 2024
Series
What Do We Know About?
BISAC categories
JNF003150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Marine Life
JNF016000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders
JNF008000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Paranormal & Supernatural
Library of Congress categories
History
Mythology
Giant squids
Kraken

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