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48 pp.
| National
| April, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-1-4263-1108-6$18.99
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LibraryISBN 978-1-4263-1109-3$27.90
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4-6
Illustrated by
Chris Muller.
With Adrienne Mayor. Mayor is a scholar whose fascination with mythical creatures led her to uncover a scientific basis for the existence of the legendary griffin. Hard work, dedication, and perseverance are central themes in this intriguing story of her search for the nuggets of truth behind the myths. Photographs, drawings, and maps illustrate crucial visual evidence supporting her theories. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.