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The Mermaid Atlas will be your ultimate companion in discovering
all your merfolk facts! All over the world, wherever there's water,
there are stories, legends and eyewitness accounts of mermaids.
These magical, mesmerizing people of the deep have been well known
for thousands of years, and almost every country and culture has a
tale to tell about them. People have written, sung and passed on
rumours about mermaids since ancient times, and often reported
their own mermaid encounters, too. Do you know the facts and
stories surrounding the magical and, often elusive, world of
mermaids? This gorgeously illustrated new book includes everything
you wanted to know about these mysterious and captivating
creatures. Discover their secrets in this beautiful compendium,
written by children's author Anna Claybourne and illustrated
throughout by award-winning Spanish illustrator Miren Asiain Lora.
The colourful spreads will take you on an-around-the-world journey,
starting in Europe and the warm Mediterranean to the icy Baltic, as
well as through countless isles, lakes and waterfalls, continuing
to Africa with its immense lakes, cave pools and swampy deltas.
Asia is the next stop with its thousands of islands, beaches,
rivers and lakes while Oceania, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean
with its scattered islands, seems to be the perfect environment for
these mysterious creatures. The journey ends with North and South
America, where there are sightings of water spirits and fish-tailed
ocean goddesses throughout the whole continent, home to the
freezing Arctic, the tropical Caribbean as well as the world's
largest jungle. The Mermaid Atlas will introduce you to the merfolk
of the world, whether it's the beautiful Selkies of the Scottish
seas, the wily Iara of Brazil who love to outwit travellers or the
fearful Ningyo of Japan who can give you eternal life.
Meet monsters, ogres and giants - plus a very grumpy troll - from
all over the world. Ten entertaining stories include a female Jack
climbing the beanstalk, a lonely ogre and a brave little tailor
whose adventure begins with some annoying flies and a pot of jam.
Dreams. We all have them. Good and bad ones. Some may be as simple
as a dream about going to the mall with friends. But others can be
much more complicated. Do you ever wonder what your dreams really
mean? Is your subconscious trying to tell you something more? This
gorgeous book guides young readers as they learn to decipher the
deeper meanings behind some of their craziest dreams. With a
primary focus on friendship, family, and school-and how dreams
often reflect uncertainty in these areas of life-Dream On touches
on the areas most important to middle grade readers. The book
includes a list of some of the most common symbols and imagery in
dream interpretation. From falling or forgetting to turn in an
assignment to being lost in the woods, readers will be able to
examine their subconscious in a new, exciting way. The book also
includes overviews and sidebars that explore the fascinating
science behind REM-sleep and how our brains work during the various
cycles of sleep that lead to dreaming.
This cult classic delves into mysteries such as whether the Loch
Ness monster exists, and tells stories of dragons and monsters from
around the world. It also looks at some of the most frightening
creations of myth and legend. First published in 1977, this is the
third book from Usborne's beloved World of the Unknown series to be
brought back by popular demand. With a brand-new foreword by
comedian, actor and writer Robin Ince, the book remains otherwise
unchanged from the original.
In this magical sticker book, you can complete pictures of some of
the world's most awe-inspiring mythical beasts - from a howling
werewolf and monstrous yeti, to a fiery Leviathan and majestic
Chinese dragon. Not forgetting the terrifying Medusa, of course...
Find the right stickers to complete your beasts, then read their
descriptions, compare their statistics, and use them to create some
stories of your own.
Paper magic at its finest! This second Harry Potter Origami book
gives you step-by-step instructions to create 15 magical props
inspired by the Harry Potter films. Craft fifteen amazing props as
seen in the Harry Potter films with this easy-to-follow origami
book! You'll be able to fold amazing objects, like the Elder Wand
and Hermione Granger's beaded bag, as well as familiar characters,
like Dobby, Nagini and Fang. What's more, you'll get to fold a
fortune teller that'll help determine your Hogwarts house, and tons
more origami pieces to create! Harry Potter Origami 2 includes:
Special sheets of illustrated origami paper custom designed for
each craft Step-by-step instructions with illustrations Photography
of the real, finished origami for helpful reference Advice for
keeping your origami looking magical This second origami book
includes 15 new origami pieces to make. It's the perfect gift for
every Harry Potter fan, young and old!
TO WITCH OR NOT TO WITCH? Popular, rich and great at school, Carrie
lives a charmed life - because, unbeknownst to her classmates,
she's a witch! Hailing from a long line of witches and warlocks
Carrie has never wanted for anything - that is until her bumbling,
nonmagical and anti-magic cousin Angela shows up! And worst of all
- if Carrie can't turn Angela into a legendary sorceress - she'll
lose all her powers! Worlds collide and sparks fly as these cousins
have to learn to live together - or else! This comedy classic from
British girls' comic Jinty features a brand new cover by the
original artist, Trini Tinture, as well as another tale, the
spooky, insect-infested Creepy Crawley, in a volume perfect for
Halloween!
The third and final adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder's
magical Midnight Hour series! 'A fantastic magical adventure
featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty heroine and a
hedgehog. I loved it.' M.G. LEONARD, author of BEETLE BOY on book 1
'Fans of Nevermoor will love this' THE BOOKSELLER on book 1 'I
haven't enjoyed this kind of caper so much since Harry Potter' NEW
STATESMAN on book 1 'Pure delight' THE GUARDIAN ON BOOK 1 Emily is
locked out of the Midnight Hour, and things have grown dangerously
dark in Victorian London. Her friends and family are on the run
from the terrifying Midnight Hunt, while the foul Make Britain Dark
Again party schemes to break the spell that keeps both worlds safe.
It's going to take more than just Emily's big mouth to fix this
one. But how's a girl meant to save the day (and night) when she's
all out of snacks and her possibly-magic pocket hedgehog is
hibernating? The ingeniously-plotted finale to the much-loved
Midnight Hour trilogy, which began with The Midnight Hour and The
Midnight Howl A hilarious, spooky adventure full of genuine scares
and belly laughs! Coraline meets A Wrinkle in Time: all the makings
of a modern classic
Discover the fantastical creatures that inhabit famous historical
landmarks around the world using the UV flashlight included with
the book. Shine the light on 18 real-life locations to reveal a
unicorn at dawn in the Harz Mountains of Germany, come face-to-face
with Bigfoot in Yosemite National Park, and watch a Pegasus soar
over the Parthenon in Greece. With more than 30 mythical beasts
from around the world, this collection is perfect for any fantasy
fan or history lover!
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