{"product_id":"catching-cryptids-9780762485758","title":"Catching Cryptids","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Kim Long\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Running Press,U.S.\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Running Press,U.S.\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to find Kraken, Mothman, Microbats, and more in this fun, fact-filled, STEM-based cryptozoology book for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For years the kraken was considered a mythical beast. Then, in 2004, high-tech cameras captured a photo of a living giant squid. Advances in technology have provided scientists with new tools to study previously undiscovered\/unresearched habitats: high-tech cameras, forensic analysis, underwater robots, bioacoustics, infrared sensors, drones, remote control photography and measurement tools, airborne DNA, footprint identification, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatching Cryptids\u003c\/i\u003e explores these technological advances in a fun way by pairing them with mythical creatures and discussing how modern technology could be used to locate or \"catch\" these beasts. The book includes a mini history of each cryptid, along with interesting facts about the corresponding field of science, and spot illustrations throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring over 45 creatures found on land, in water, and among the skies, \u003ci\u003eCatching Cryptids\u003c\/i\u003e will leave readers wondering \u003ci\u003ewhat's next?\u003c\/i\u003e The phoenix? Dragons? The possibilities are endless! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard Selection!","brand":"Running Press,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45608438431895,"sku":"9780762485758","price":1352.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780762485758.webp?v=1769294387","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/catching-cryptids-9780762485758","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}