The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures

Stephen Krensky

ISBN 10: 0241423953 / ISBN 13: 9780241423950

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. Okt 2020, 2020

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Neuware -Meet your favourite monsters, dragons, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world!Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated mythology book for kids aged 5-9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world.With magic and mystery on every page, this book of mythology for kids offers:- Facts behind the myths- Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories- Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang PhucMythical Beasts and Magical Creatures features everything about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, dragons, unicorns and Greek mythology books, this is the only kids' guide to magical creatures that explores the history of myths and monsters in both an engaging and educational way.Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America, voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans, then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the mythical creatures tell us about the people who created them. 160 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd. Okt 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241423953
• ISBN 13: 9780241423950
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 261W x 220H x 22D millimeters 261 millimeters width by 220 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 900 grams

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Synopsis

Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9.

You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. And jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see...

Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them.

From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small.

Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales,, this is the only kids' guide to magical creatures that tells you the history behind the mythology.