02304cam a2200313 i 4500 936591382 TxAuBib 20230914120000.0 201021s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u bl2020069308 9781465499752 HRD 19.99 146549975X HRD 19.99 TxAuBib rda Krensky, Stephen, author. The book of mythical beasts & magical creatures [BOOK] : Meet Your Favourite Monsters, Fairies, Heroes, and Tricksters from All Around the World / written by Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Pham Quang Phuc. Book of mythical beasts and magical creatures. First American edition. New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020. 160 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes index. 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. Provided by publisher. 20230914. Animals, Mythical Juvenile literature. Animals Folklore Juvenile literature. Phuc, Pham Quang, illustrator.