Searching for the real Dracula

Summary: "An exploration of the history and legends concerning Vlad III (Vlad the Impaler) and his connection to the folklore and fiction on vampires. Features include a map, fact boxes, biographies of authors and experts who have written on vampires, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780716626749
Physical Description: print
pages cm.
Edition: English-language revised edition.
Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : World Book, Inc., [2015]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally published as Vlad Draculea, el auténtico Drácula, Editorial Sol S.L, ©2013.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Connecting Count Dracula to Vlad III -- Vlad III The Impaler, son of the dragon -- Dracula in the movies -- Dracula's territory -- Different neighbors -- The court at Targoviste -- Was Vlad Dracula a vampire? -- Was he as cruel as the legend? -- How and where did he die? -- Where do vampires come from? -- A world of vampires -- What other vampires are there? -- Places to see and visit.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 5-11