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DK Secret Worlds series.
This survey strikes a nice balance, offering spooky, anecdotal stories about gargoyles, vampires, Bigfoot, and the Loch Ness Monster, while also exploring the reasons humans "need" monsters to explain nature, confront death, and create a cultural mythology. The photos and reproductions are diminished by the book's small trim size. An extensive list of websites is included. Glos., ind.
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4-6
DK Secret Worlds series.
Conversational prose and archival images introduce the wide spectrum of historical Native life in America. The first section broadly examines topics such as family life, religion, war, and crafts. The second half of the volume focuses on the traditions of specific tribes from various regions. A small trim size gives the book a cluttered appearance. Lists of websites and a timeline are included. Glos., ind.