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Aronson, Marc

The Griffin and the Dinosaur: How Adrienne Mayor Discovered a Fascinating Link Between Myth and Science

48 pp. | National | April, 2014 | Trade ISBN 978-1-4263-1108-6 $18.99 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-1109-3 $27.90
(3) 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.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

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