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Read Works: Monster of the North
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the skeleton of a plesiosaur, a giant sea monster, found by scientists near the North Pole. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Kraken
The sea monster, Kraken, might have been a giant squid. Find out how Kraken fit into Norse mythology. Flashcard format.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Monsters of the Sea, Legendary and Authentic by John Gibson
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Monsters of the Sea, Legendary and Authentic by John Gibson (1890), a collection stories about sea creatures both real and legendary.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Sea of Monsters
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Curated OER
The Revelation of St John: 12. The Sea Monster and the Beast With Lamb's Horn
An image of "The Revelation of St John: 12. The Sea Monster and the Beast with the Lamb's Horn", created by Albrecht Durer from 1497-98 (Woodcut, 39 x 28 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Andromeda and the Sea Monster
An image of "Andromeda and the Sea Monster", created by Pierre Etienne Monnot from 1700-04 (Marble).
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Web Gallery of Art: Battle of Two Sea Monsters
An image of "Battle of Two Sea Monsters", created by Andrea Mantegna, c. 1475 (Engraving).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Sea Monster
An image of "The Sea Monster", created by Albrecht Durer, c. 1498 (Engraving, 246 x 147 mm).
BBC
Bbc: Science and Nature: Prehistoric Life: Sea Monsters Adventure Game
Learn about prehistoric sea creatures by playing this entertaining online game. A variety of skills are needed as you move through geologic time and encounter different sea creatures.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Sea Monster Found Alive!
The elusive giant squid was caught on video for the first time in 2013. This article describes the historic find.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Search the Giant Squid
This site explores, in detail, what is known about the Giant Squid, and current efforts to uncover the squid in its natural habitat.
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Sea Monster Fact Files
This resource identifies and describes a comprehensive list of prehistoric dinosaurs. In each description students will find a picture, facts, a chart of information and more.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: 1492: An Ongoing Vogage: Inventing America
Archived exhibition reveals how European writers and mapmakers thought about America during the Age of Discovery. Describes the allegorical images Europeans sometimes used to portray America and features the Gutierrez map, drawn in 1562,...
TVOntario
Tvo Kids: Mysteries of Lagoon Bay
This multiplayer board game allows you to learn about patterning, spelling, tangram puzzles and addition. Collect shiny gems raining down from the sky, but beware of lurking sea monsters.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Perseus of Macedonia Coin
An illustration of a coin with the face of Perseus of Macedonia. Perseus the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty there, was the first of the mythic heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic...
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Read Riordan: Official Web Page
This is the official site for Rick Riordan which offers articles and quizzes about his books including Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.
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Image
This site from Ibiblio.org provides a short biography and examples of some of the well-known works of master artist J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851 CE).
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This site from Ibiblio.org provides a short biography and examples of some of the well-known works of master artist J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851 CE).