The Griffin and the Dinosaur: How Adrienne Mayor Discovered a Fascinating Link Between Myth and Science
Author: Aronson, Marc
Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.4
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
5536
Points per Word
0.000181
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
Research scientist Adrienne Mayor explores Greece and the Gobi Desert for the origins of the mythical griffin, relating the story of the ancient Scythians and the griffins that were said to have guarded their treasure. The coauthor is Adrienne Mayor.