June 16, 2014 | hathawaym
We like to think that we live in relative harmony with the wild and dangerous creatures around us, but sometimes nature (or science) reminds us that there are bigger, badder creatures on this planet-and some of them want to eat us. Some are tiny and come in large numbers, some are large and have sharp claws, and some hide in deep waters and have many rows of sharp teeth, such as the airborne predators in Sharknado.
Check out these spine-tingling films about when animals (or lizards or arachnids or...) attack!
Snakes on a plane [videodisc] by Hannah Rachel Production Services Ltd. ; Mutual Film Corporation ; New Line Cinema ; Patchwork Productions
The birds [videodisc] by screenplay by Evan Hunter ; directed by Alfred Hitchcock
June 16, 2014 | hathawaym
Be it a furry romance, or a spine-tingling horror novel, these part-human, part-beast creatures have taken hold of our literary imaginations!
June 18, 2013 | hathawaym
Why do we love zombies? They're smelly, they're slow (most of the time), and they bite. But...zombie stories also celebrate our humanity. These stories aren't about the end of the world, they're about survival in the face of devastating tragedy.
December 15, 2010 | madame librarian
In what order should you read a series? Read everything written by Sue Grafton or Malcolm Gladwell and would like to try a similar author? Books & Authors, available in Canton Public Library's databases, allows you to search by title and/or author, subject, keyword, time period, geographic location, or character. Follow the series links for additional titles, or take advantage of the Expert Picks & Librarian's Favorites for recommendations based on some of your favorite titles or topics.