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The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures (Mysteries, Magic and Myth) Hardcover – October 13, 2020
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Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. 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. 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 beasts tell us about the people who created them.
With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover:
- Facts behind the myths
- Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories
- Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc
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 mythology book for children is the only kids’ guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interes in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales.
From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.
- Print length160 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level2 - 4
- Dimensions8.63 x 0.85 x 10.38 inches
- PublisherDK Children
- Publication dateOctober 13, 2020
- ISBN-10146549975X
- ISBN-13978-1465499752
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| What's It About? | Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium. | Explore every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures, tracing the history of magic from spells and potions to alchemy and divination. | Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the fire-breathing beasts of mythology in this beautifully illustrated book brimming with scaled behemoths. |
| Age Range | 7–9 Years | 7–9 Years | 7–9 Years |
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- Publisher : DK Children (October 13, 2020)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 160 pages
- ISBN-10 : 146549975X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1465499752
- Reading age : 5 - 10 years, from customers
- Grade level : 2 - 4
- Item Weight : 1.98 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.63 x 0.85 x 10.38 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #8,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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