The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures

Name: The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures
Brand: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
SKU: 9780241423950
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Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world

By DK and Stephen Krensky

Series: Mysteries, Magic and Myth

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The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures by DK and Stephen Krensky takes young readers on an enchanting journey through the world of legendary beings. It introduces a dazzling array of creatures from myths, folklore, and ancient tales, offering fascinating facts and vibrant illustrations. Perfect for imaginative children, this book inspires a sense of wonder and curiosity about the mystical and magical.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the enchanting world of mythology and magical creatures. It's perfect for young readers with a curious mind eager to explore fantastical beasts from different cultures and legends. With engaging illustrations and insightful information, it offers an exciting journey into a realm where imagination meets history.

The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures

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This wonderful book delves deeper into the facts behind enchanting fictional creatures from all around the world!

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

Meet an incredible cast of fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Thunderbird flying over 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 on board an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see...

From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia.

This is the only kids' guide to magical creatures that tells you the history behind the mythology.

Series: Mysteries, Magic and Myth

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The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures

By DK and Stephen Krensky

Hardback

$45⁰⁰

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241423950

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 892g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational DK Series: Mysteries, Magic and Myth Stephen Krensky

About the Author

Stephen Krensky (Author) Author Stephen Krensky has published more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including American, African, and Japanese tales, stories about goblins, trolls, giants, elves, leprechauns, dragons, and witches, and nonfiction books about creatures, including vampires, werewolves and ghosts, while discussing the history behind how these creatures have come to be known.