Find out all about the fantastical monsters and creatures from Greek and Roman mythology. Discover what real-life animal may have inspired the Cyclops myth, what story was told to explain the sun rising in the sky and the myths that have inspired real science in this fascinating non-fiction book by Mike Rampton. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways to respond to texts.

Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.