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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Astrology, mysteries & the unexplained > General
On this quest around the world, you will discover lost kingdoms,
phantom islands and even legendary continents once sought by
explorers but now believed to be mythical. For centuries, people
have dreamed of finding the lost worlds of Atlantis, El Dorado and
the Seven Cities of Gold. As well as shedding light on these
famously elusive places, this atlas contains maps and captivating
illustrations to illuminate lesser-known destinations, from the
lost island of Hy-Brasil to the desert city of Zerzura. You will
learn about rich mythologies from different cultures, from the
Aztecs to the ancient Britons, from the Greek legends to Japanese
folklore. Most of the places in this book have never been found,
but within these pages you will succeed where the adventurers of
the past were thwarted. Learn about ancient maps, age-old
manuscripts and cryptic carvings that reveal clues to the
whereabouts of these lost kingdoms. The journey will transport you
to thoroughly other-worldly places. From bestselling author Emily
Hawkinscomes this whimsical blend of myth and history, fact and
fantasy. This lavish volume will fire the imaginations of young
adventurers everywhere.
See nature in a whole new light with this enchantingly illustrated
treasury of natural folklore and wild wisdom from around the world.
Did you know that people used to believe that rabbits' ears would
twitch in the direction of a thunderstorm? That lily of the valley
flowers were formed from fairies' drinking cups? And that taking
dandelions into the house would make you wet the bed? Traditional
nature folklore can help us understand how our ancestors interacted
with the world around them and allows us to view nature from a new
perspective. Stunningly delicate and magical illustrations capture
the magic and strangeness inherent in natural folklore, and
cultures from around the world are represented in this
comprehensive compendium. In this book, discover the lore of: An
array of different animals, birds and insects All types of flowers,
plants and trees The weather, sun, moon and stars Good and bad
omens, and lucky charms Lore of the Wild inspires appreciation of
different cultures, as well as an engagement with the beauty of the
natural environment, and is a treasure trove of superstitions,
ancient wisdom and enchanting folktales.
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Stellarlune
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Shannon Messenger
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In this stunning ninth book in the New York Times bestselling
Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover
the true meaning of power - and evil. Sophie Foster changed the
game. Now she's facing impossible choices: When to act. When to
trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and
the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her
instincts are leading her somewhere else. Stellarlune - and the
mysterious Elysian - might be the key to everything. But finding
truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the
Neverseen's plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that
everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities' greatest lie could
destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing
is certain: nothing will ever be the same. Books in the Keeper of
the Lost Cities series: Keeper of the Lost Cities Exile Everblaze
Neverseen Lodestar Nightfall Flashback Legacy Unlocked
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Dragon Legend
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Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang
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The second adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for those looking for edge-of-your-seat adventure.
Billy Chan and his friends are not having a very relaxing summer. Their friend, Dylan, has been kidnapped by the evil Dragon of Death and it’s up to them to travel through time, back to the dangerous Dragon Realm, in order to save him. Luckily they have their own dragons on side, but they’ll need to collect eight magical pearls if they’re to amass enough power to destroy the Dragon of Death and her followers for good. So begins an epic quest that will take them to the depths of the Frozen Wasteland and the imperial palaces of Ancient China. But can good triumph evil…?
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