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The very short, entirely true history of mermaids / by Sarah Laskow ; illustrated by Reimena Yee.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020]Description: 91 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 19 x 21 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781524792756
  • 1524792756
Other title:
  • History of mermaids
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "Have you ever imagined meeting a mermaid? They may not be real, but people have been thinking and talking about mermaids throughout much of human history. This is the entirely true history of all the reasons people thought they were real and how these magnificent mythological creatures have captured our imaginations for thousands of years and became part of our world" -- back cover.Summary: "This book tells you all you need to know about the myths, science, and history that surround mermaids"-- Provided by publisher.
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 398.21 L345 Available 33111009821899
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 398.21 L345 Available 33111009602448
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 398.21 L345 Available 33111009007861
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

From Ariel to the current craze for Sirens, mermaids have captivated our imaginations. But what's true and what's fairy tale?

For centuries, mermaids have appeared in the folklore of cultures from around the world, including the Near East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. And Disney made everyone want to dive under the sea with Ariel when the movie The Little Mermaid hit theaters in 1989. But what are mermaid stories based on?

Many myths say these creatures are half human and half fish, while others claim they are simply manatees mistaken for something more magical. Some grant wishes and fall in love, yet others have lured sailors to their doom.

Although we can't say for sure where the tales of these elusive figures first originated, author Sarah Laskow separates the fact from the fiction. This full-color, fully illustrated book tells you all you need to know about the myths, science, and history that surround mermaids.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Have you ever imagined meeting a mermaid? They may not be real, but people have been thinking and talking about mermaids throughout much of human history. This is the entirely true history of all the reasons people thought they were real and how these magnificent mythological creatures have captured our imaginations for thousands of years and became part of our world" -- back cover.

"This book tells you all you need to know about the myths, science, and history that surround mermaids"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-12.

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