Mermaids
Legendary Creatures
Legends tell of beautiful creatures living deep in the ocean, ready to either help passing ships or lure sailors to their graves. From fairy tales to films, mermaids have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a mermaid's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources for further study, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-5038-4975-4
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$22.95 | |
978-1-5038-5156-6
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$36.95 |
Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
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Reading Level | Grade 3 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Category | Social Studies |
Copyright | 2022 |
Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Publication Date | 2022-01-01 |
BISACS | JNF000000, JNF052030 |
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Dewey | 398.21 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
Lexile | 690 |
Guided Reading Level | U |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Detailed maps, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
Online Resources |
- Something in the Water
- History of Mermaids
- Scales and Fish Tails
- Mermaids Today
- Glossary
- To Learn More
- Index
Author: Marty Erickson
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Legendary Creatures from School Library Journal on April 1, 2022
This series hooks readers from page one with descriptive storytelling. The scene is set—a crumbling cemetery, a trail deep in the woods—and children are taken on a journey to learn all about dragons, vampires, fairies, and other fantastical creatures. The books discuss the… View →