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Cryptids and Creatures

Cryptids and Creatures

by Cunningham, Kevin

ISBN: 9798892607346

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How did the Yeti become the Abominable Snowman? Do phantom cats prowl the wild? What on earth is the Chuchunya? Cryptids and Creatures takes the Into the Unknown series on a quest to find mysterious beasts that some believe exist despite a lack of evidence. The story looks at both sides of the argument to let readers make up their own minds. Color photos spark the imagination. Bonus facts add details while a timeline traces the history and hoaxes surrounding famous cryptids. A glossary defines important words. Lists of books and online resources guide students who wish to further explore the topic.

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  • Copyright: 2026
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Primary
    • Intermediate
    • Elementary
    • Middle

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 3

    AR Title: No

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Comprehension quiz
    • Full-color illustrations
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Interesting facts
    • Index
    • Table of Contents

    Dewey Number: 1.9
    Page Count:     32
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Reviews and Awards for Cryptids and Creatures

"Gr 3-5–These attention-grabbing titles employ brevity to appeal to striving readers. The series compiles interesting commentaries taken from actual “personal experiences” people claim to have had, including cryptid sightings and alien abductions. Most of these have been debunked, but the reports provide entertaining accounts that don’t talk down to readers, even when it’s pointed out there’s no proof to substantiate them. The UFO volume is especially well balanced, the ghost title presents various international ghost legends, and the volume about aliens is current, citing data from 2024 and 2025. New vocabulary is boldfaced in blue type and defined in a glossary. The volumes make their points quickly; there’s no intensive investigation into the topics, but students will appreciate these entertaining, informative, and well-presented explorations of popular subjects.
VERDICT: So appealing that readers won’t mind that these accounts have been debunked. Recommended for schools and public libraries."
--School Library Journal, November 1, 2025

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Eyewitnesses report weird and frightening encounters. True believers explore remote places in search of clues. Skeptics dig deep into evidence to answer the question: Is the truth out there? The Into the Unknown series shines a light on alien abduction, lake monsters, and other puzzling phenomena within the pages of six easy-to-read titles. Generous color photographs invite readers into secret worlds. Fast Facts add facets to the stories while a glossary introduces new words important to each topic. An index provides guideposts through the text while curated lists of relevant books and websites inviting the curious to further explore mysteries that intrigue people around the world.