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The book of mythical beasts and magical creatures

Name: The book of mythical beasts and magical creatures
ISBN: 9780241423950

By Stephen Krensky

Could dragon legends hide a scaly secret buried in dinosaur bones?

fascinating colourful informative imaginative

Genres

Non-fiction Mythology Fantasy

What is The book of mythical beasts and magical creatures about?

Discover the strange, wonderful and sometimes frightening creatures found in myths and folklore from around the world. Meet Bigfoot, kitsune, mermaids, unicorns, dragons, Anansi and many more, while exploring the cultures and stories that brought them to life. Learn how dinosaur bones may have inspired dragon legends, why narwhal tusks were linked to unicorns and what these magical beings reveal about the people who imagined them. Packed with colourful illustrations, maps and fascinating facts, this book is an introduction to mythology, legends and legendary creatures.

About the author

Stephen Krensky is an American author who has written more than 100 books for children. He enjoys creating stories about history, famous people, animals and exciting adventures. His much-loved books include How Santa Got His Job, Big Bad Wolves at School and Hanukkah at Valley Forge. He has also written easy readers, picture books, biographies and non-fiction books. Stephen’s lively writing helps young readers learn new facts while enjoying imaginative, fun-filled stories.

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2020

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