Featuring a silver-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed silver edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret life of mermaids.In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMS Challenger. She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting the extraordinary sea creatures she creatures that, until now, nobody had believed really existed... mermaids! Following on from the beautiful A Natural History of Fairies and A Natural History of Magick, this beautifully illustrated vintage album is filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare's findings, from tales of mermaids in ancient lore to more recent sightings as well as facts on the beliefs and superstitions surrounding these elusive creatures.Children will delight in discovering the anatomy, behaviour and lifecycles of the Merfolk and how they have hidden themselves from human discovery over millennia. Pore over the anatomy of tails, learn how these mysterious creatures communicate and immerse yourself in their underwater world.The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form.

A Natural History of Mermaids (Folklore Field Guides)

Emily Hawkins

Frances Lincoln Children's Books

A Natural History of Magical Beasts (Folklore Field Guides)

Atlas of Afterlives: Discover Underworlds, Otherworlds and Heavenly Realms (Lost Atlases)

Wide Eyed Editions

Rewild the World at Bedtime: Hopeful Stories from Mother Nature

A Natural History of Dragons (Folklore Field Guides)

Come with Little Bunny on a MIdnight adventure through the forest. Open the flaps to change the pictures along the way, revealing some woodland friends to help Bunny conquer his fear of the dark. Adorable illustrations and a heartwarming story combine to make this perfect book for bedtime. Ages 3 - 6

Time to Go Home Little Bunny by Emily Hawkins (2010-08-01)

Children's Books

CANDLEWICK PRESS +

Oceanology

Wayne Anderson

A.J. Woods

Atlas Of Dinosaur Adventures

Education & Reference

Meet a feisty bunch of mice who share a taste for daring exploits. When ancient Egypt is struck by famine, the wise pharaoh must dream up a cunning idea to keep his mousy subjects well-fed.

Mouse Tales

Templar Publishing

The Snow Princess

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