The Vampire Book [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Vampires have always fascinated and frightened, and now their reach goes
beyond horror-flick fans. Teens the world over have fallen under the spell
of these mysterious, blood-sucking, and oh-so-alluring beings! From Buffy to
Twilight, vampire fans have gotten smarter and savvier, and this is the book
for them.



Learn how vampires live, how they avoid capture, and why they're so darn
attractive. Also trace the history of vampire lore--in literature, movies,
and on television--from the woods of Transylvania to the modern-day high
school.



Chock full of info and insight, each gorgeous page will draw in readers of
every age, with innovative styling, never-before-seen imagery, and
deliciously wicked design. Perhaps this enticing tome is best read while
wearing a garlic necklace . . .

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up—The vampire is truly a deathless figure that has frightened and captivated society over the decades. But the image of the beautiful, powerful, yet mysterious bloodsucker that mesmerizes contemporary culture is a far cry from the early legends found throughout the globe. This guide covers the origins and evolution of vampires throughout history, giving a worldwide perspective on legends, mythology, and lore, from African tales of terror to blood-drinking witches of Southeast Asia. It also covers vampires in literature, film, and television, demonstrating that their hypnotic and spellbinding power is here to stay. The vivid colors in the often full-page art leap from the pages, and the bold font demands attention. Readers who have been swept up in the "Twilight" craze will thoroughly enjoy this alluring introduction.—Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY
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"All you ever wanted to know in full dead and living color." --Booklist

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: DK Publishing (September 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075665551X
• ISBN-13: 978-0756655518
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,075,725 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars When You Gotta Know About Vampires... DK's Vampire Book, November 13, 2009

By 

Pam Tee "Busy Mom" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Vampire Book (Hardcover)

My 9 year-old daughter has spent hours and hours with this book. My kids tend to like the DK books anyway, but this one just captivated her, with all the information that the DK team provides.

The book is divided into Four major sections:

What is a Vampire?
Myths and Legends
The Rise of the Vampire
The Modern Myth

And in 87 pages (not counting Glossary, Index, More to Explore...) it covers just about every aspect of vampires that you can think of. The book talks about origins, versions in different cultures, how to become one, how to kill one, how they've changed appearance over the centuries, how they are treated in literature, their 'evolution' in literature and the movies... up to and including references to the Twilight series.

And while the information is interesting, what really makes this book is the presentation. The pages are gorgeous, graphic, thick and slick. There is not a single page with 'just' text. Instead each page explodes with color, has drawings or photos, multiple fonts, and all sorts of cool kid-friendly ways of presenting the information, and keeping kids attention.

Written at the 4th Grade level (no exact AR month is available at this time), might I suggest this for your inquisitive child. [From whenever they can read at the 4th Grade level and up to middle-teen-ish.] (#1041)

Pam T~
mom and reviewer at BookForKids-reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vampire book, November 5, 2009

By 

I. P. Pais (Elizabeth, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Vampire Book (Hardcover)

I really bought this for my daughter, and she loved it, it talkes about all different vampires from mythogoly to movies.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guide to vampires - this book is creepy and cool!, September 22, 2009

By 

M. Talalay "Edamommy - Mom, Reviewer, Writer,... (Lutherville, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Vampire Book (Hardcover)

The Vampire Book by DK Publishing
Ages 9-12
DK Publishing (September 21, 2009)
Caution: Well, it is about vampires!!

Kiwi Magazine Review:
There is a vampire craze right now and this book captures all of the lure of those blood-loving mythical creatures. Well, let's hope they're mythical because they are dangerous dudes. This book explores the `lore and allure' of Vampires, their history and their MO (modus operandi). Fortunately, this colorful, creepy book also provides some deterrents and a guide to destroy them if you are so inclined. From what I have been reading on blogs, the publisher should list the targeted age range : 9-12 plus all moms. Why should the kids have all of the fun?