{"product_id":"the-book-of-mythical-beasts-and-magical-creatures-9781465499752","title":"The Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet your favorite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world in this guide to mythical creatures.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnter the enchanting world of mythical creatures from all around the world and explore the history behind them in this illustrated mythology book for children aged 5-9. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSay 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith magic and mystery in every page, this myth book offers: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003eThe facts behind each myth for a deeper understanding.\u003cbr\u003e- Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories.\u003cbr\u003e- Beautiful full-color illustrations by Pham Quang Phuc. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythical Beasts and Magical Creatures \u003c\/i\u003eis the only kids' guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. Read the supernatural stories that bring the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explore 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Krensky \u003c\/b\u003ehas published more than 100 books of fiction and non fiction ncluding \u003ci\u003eThe Last Christmas Tree, \u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Pascal Campio\u003cb\u003en \u003c\/b\u003eand the Sydney Taylor Award winning\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eHannukah at Valley Forge\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Greg Harlin\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHe lives in Lexington, Massachusetts with his wife, Joan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579271090450,"sku":"9781465499752","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a0bad304-a573-4cbe-80bd-d854888c2482.jpg?v=1732002703","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-book-of-mythical-beasts-and-magical-creatures-9781465499752","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}