{"title":"Kim Long","description":"Kim Long is a middle child and the only one of her siblings who did not pursue a true profession in math or science. Instead, she finds herself writing books featuring . . . math and science. Go figure. Her middle grade novel, Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament was a Texas Bluebonnet Master List Selection. When not writing, she enjoys biking, board games, and hanging out with friends and family.","products":[{"product_id":"catching-cryptids-the-scientific-search-for-mysterious-creatures-hardcover","title":"Catching Cryptids: The Scientific Search for Mysterious Creatures - Hardcover","description":"\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":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50608537075935,"sku":"9780762485758","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/B_Sl680ydh9780762485758.webp?v=1785231333"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/kim-long.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}