What is the story of Godzilla?

"In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishirò„ Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the "King of the M...

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Main Author: Keenan, Sheila (Author)
Other Authors: Squier, Robert (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Penguin Workshop, 2024.
Series: What is the story of...?
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Summary: "In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishirò„ Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the "King of the Monsters," Godzilla has earned a huge fanbase worldwide. The dinosaur-like amphibian has been featured alongside friends and foes such as Mothra and Mechagodzilla, in TV shows, books, video games, and more. There is even a Godzilla star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Learn about the lasting legacy of this iconic character in this nonfiction book for young readers"--
Physical Description: 107 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Audience: [Ages 8-12]
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
ISBN: 9780593658482
0593658485
9780593658499
0593658493
Author Notes: Sheila Keenan is an established author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. Her books include the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Dogs of War , the picture book As the Crow Flies , I Spy The Illuminati Eye, and O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks and Inspiring Words , among other selected titles. She lives in New York City.