“Animal Zombies!: And Other Bloodsucking Beasts, Creepy Creatures, and Real-Life Monsters” Out Now

Today sees the release of a new National Geographic Kids book called “Animal Zombies!: And Other Bloodsucking Beasts, Creepy Creatures, and Real-Life Monsters”.  This book has been written by Chana Stiefel and is aimed at children between 8 and 12.

Here is the official description:

Zombie alert! Meet the real-life monsters of the animal kingdom and explore the gory, gross, and creepy behaviors these creatures have honed in order to survive.

Do monsters really exist? Find out for yourself in this fun-filled book, featuring some real-life wonders of nature: zombifying parasites, bloodsucking vampires, aliens, sea beasts, ghosts, and more. Discover more than 50 creatures with unusual talents, find out what makes each animal tick, and whether they are truly “monsters” after all. Features include eye-popping photography, spine-tingling scientific info, the most up-to-date research, and fun facts for extra knowledge. You’ll also meet the “Mad Scientist” experts who study these creatures, explore the creepy origins of their mythical counterparts, and learn how these spooky adaptations help them survive.

Here is a look at the cover:

It’s priced at $14.99 and available from retailers including Amazon and the National Geographic Store.