The Mystery of Vampires and Werewolves (Can Science Solve?) [Library Binding]

Chris Oxlade (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2002 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

What was the inspiration for the novel Dracula? Can a full moon turn a person into a wolf? Where was Transylvania? Some things are so strange that they cannot be explained. This series explains the connection between science and natural phenomena and how s

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About the Author

Chris Oxlade is a Heinemann-Raintree author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Library (May 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588106683
• ISBN-13: 978-1588106681
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,458,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Short read for kids, November 9, 2004

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This review is from: The Mystery of Vampires and Werewolves (Can Science Solve?) (Library Binding)

This book gives some basic information about vampires and werewolves and ponders over the fact if they could truly exist. You get to read about old legends, some of which are pretty gruesome, but interesting. The book also handles some possible scientific causes of vampirism and lycanthropy, like rabies or brain poisoning. The chapter isn't very long, but it is still an informative read.

Overall, the book has been put together nicely, but it is a very short read for kids. It is stated that this book is targeted for children from 9 to 12 years, but I'm pretty sure that kids of those ages are usually quite fluent readers. (We are living the times of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, after all!) With 32 pages, large text and pictures, the book doesn't take a lot of time to read. Also, the pages have some pictures on them, but only a few actually show you vampires or werewolves.