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The myths, folktales and lore that have washed up from that relationship are as mysterious as they are varied—here, they're set down in a diverse and engaging format for readers 6-12 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLore of the Deep\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers out to sea and onto the tides of time to discover the myriad answers to our most ancient questions. Divided into six chapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMythical Seas \u0026amp; Oceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreatures of the Seas \u0026amp; Oceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeafarers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStormy Waters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOcean Landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOminous Oceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will uncover the ancient traditions of sailors, shapeshifting underwater spirits, stories that explain the origin of the world's oceans, and the gods and goddesses believed to rule over the deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in the series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLore of the Land: Folklore and Wisdom from the Wild Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLore of the Stars: Folklore and Wisdom from the Skies Above\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995681706220,"sku":"9780711287709","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780711287709.jpg?v=1763117824"},{"product_id":"lore-of-the-land-by-claire-cock-starkey-9780711269828","title":"Lore of the Land","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnearth the secrets of our natural world with \u003cem\u003eThe Lore of the Land\u003c\/em\u003e, a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies, and seas. From thundering rivers to shady groves, flickering marshes to lightless caves, and from snow-capped mountains to the depths of the ocean, discover the folklore of Earth's wildest places. Stories and spirits abound in these land- and seascapes, where traditional wisdom and mysterious magics have intertwined over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of the six chapters covers a different natural landscape, revealing the worldwide folklore surrounding Woodlands, Seas \u0026amp; Oceans, Wetlands, Mountains, Rivers \u0026amp; Streams, and Hills \u0026amp; Caves. Beginning with tales from cultures spanning the globe, each chapter then dives into the legends of how these places were formed, their place in the human imagination, and their natural and otherworldly denizens. Learn how the forests hold up the sky in Mori tradition; how in Ireland, seaweed was once thought to predict the weather; and that the ancient Greeks believed Mount Etna housed the fiery forge of the gods. All this and more is accompanied by beautiful artwork based on real folklore, uncovering the secrets of our natural world as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom, \u003cem\u003eThe Lore of the Land\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to fire the imaginations of young nature-lovers and delight anyone who has ever wondered whether there is more to our natural world than meets the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in the series: \u003cem\u003eThe Lore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995681804524,"sku":"9780711269828","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780711269828.jpg?v=1763117825"},{"product_id":"lore-of-the-wild-by-claire-cock-starkey-9780711260696","title":"Lore of the Wild","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee nature in a whole new light with this enchantingly illustrated treasury of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world. Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional nature folklore can help us understand how our ancestors interacted with the world around them and allows us to view nature from a new perspective. Brought to life with bright, folk art-inspired illustrations, discover the lore of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn array of different animals, birds and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll types of flowers, plants and trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe weather, sun, moon and stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood and bad omens, and lucky charms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLore of the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e inspires appreciation of different cultures, as well as an engagement with the beauty of the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995682001132,"sku":"9780711260696","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780711260696.jpg?v=1763117827"},{"product_id":"lore-of-the-stars-by-claire-cock-starkey-9780711282001","title":"Lore of the Stars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook up at the skies in wonder with this mystically illustrated treasury of folklore from above and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that people used to read the future in the flight of birds? That the constellations were thought to be mythological beings set in the sky? And that eclipses were seen as demonic omens? For millennia, humans have looked to the heavens to explain the world around and above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe myths, folktales, and lore that have arisen from these wonderings are as mysterious as they are varied—here, they're set down in a beautifully illustrated and engaging format for readers 6-12 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLore of the Stars\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers deep into space and back through the mists of time to discover the myriad answers to our most ancient questions. Divided into six chapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlanets, Comets \u0026amp; Shooting Stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Cosmos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will uncover the secrets of augury, the meanings of types of weather, stories explaining the birth of the Milky Way, and the beings and deities said to govern the worlds above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in the series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLore of the Wild: Folklore and Wisdom from Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eLore of the Land: Folklore and Wisdom from the Wild Earth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46995682066668,"sku":"9780711282001","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/93a8822055fd355872d9e77d24eb1894.jpg?v=1763160261"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-nature-s-folklore.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}