History of Monster Movies (TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers)

by Timothy J. Bradley

Overview

Dive into the history of monster movies! From the earliest examples from the silent-film era, to modern-day movies featuring sophisticated CGI, monster movies have been scaring audiences for years. Developed by Timothy Rasinski and Lori Oczkus, and featuring TIME content, this high-interest book builds reading skills and includes essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and table of contents. The detailed sidebars, fascinating images, and Dig Deeper section prompt students to connect back to the text and encourage multiple readings. Check It Out! includes suggested resources for further reading. Aligned with state standards, this title features complex content appropriate for students preparing for college and career readiness.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493835966
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	TIME®: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

About the Author

As a writer, Timothy J. Bradley's books have earned awards and accolades from reviewers such as The Horn Book Review, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist. As an illustrator, Tim has worked with artists such as Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens) and companies such as Hasbro on Transformers, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park toys. A life-long sci-fi fan, Tim is happy to bring the big, weird, and wild side of science fiction to a new generation. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California, where he can't help but wonder """"What if . . . """" every time he looks out the window.

Table of Contents

Coming Attractions: What's a Monster Movie? 4

Reel 1 Human Meets Monster 6

Reel 2 Monster Scares Human 14

Reel 3 Roman Battles Monster 26

Reel 4 Monster Destroys Planet 36

End Credits: Making Monsters 38

Rive Reviews: Watch Out! 42

Glossary 44

Index 45

Check It Out! 46

Try It! 47

About the Author 48