Author: Simon Holland
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
ISBN: 9781408881958
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Enter an incredible world of magical beasts, dare to draw near to their captivating powers, and discover the spellbinding stories of 16 favourite mythical creatures from around the world. Venture into this world and you'll discover why griffins collect a gem called agate, how to put out dragon fire, how mischievous elves can cause terrible nightmares, and much, much more.A Miscellany of Magical Beasts is a beautiful, luxurious gift book showcasing a fascinating menagerie of creatures from the world's timeless mythologies and legends. Presented in an incredible package with spectacular cover finishes, it is sure to be treasured by fantasy enthusiasts. Each beast is beautifully illustrated with rich, enchanting artworks, accompanied by amazing facts. Five feature spreads take a different approach to each particular beast - including a gleaming guide to the world's dragons and an enchanting introduction to elf spells and tricks. Imaginative flourishes such as cutaways showing constellations (see where Pegasus's story ends), and a die-cut linking the lustrous feathers of the phoenix with those of the terrifying harpies, make this a truly inspiring exploration of some wonderfully strange creatures. List of beasts included: phoenix, harpy, griffin, Pegasus, dragons, elves, unicorn, centaur, mermaids and mermen, werewolf, troll, sphinx, basilisk, Cerberus, giant, chimera
Author: Simon Holland
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
ISBN: 9781681194301
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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With legendary magical beasts making the leap from page to the silver screen, this beautifully illustrated guide to fantastical creatures is the perfect gateway into their mysterious world . . . Step into the enchanted, cinematic world of dragons, werewolves, mermaids, and dozens of other creatures in this spellbinding, fully illustrated guide to magical beasts. And prepare to see magical beasts from around the world in a brand new way! Discover why the phoenix sings an enchanting song, how to tame a unicorn, the best way to defeat a basilisk, and much more, in full color illustrations so vivid that each creature seems as though it's leaping off of a movie screen. This book is a must-have on every aspiring magical beast expert's journey to immersing themselves in this thrilling new world.
Author: Dominique Enright
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1780552211
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
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The sequel to the bestselling Children's Miscellany: Volume Two. Packed full of even more, even smarter, even stranger useless information.
Author: Guy MacDonald
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452119465
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
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Even more fascinating and bizarre facts to excite and entertain young readers! How to talk like a pirate . . . which snakes can eat a 6-foot crocodile . . . whose favorite food is caterpillar milk . . . who holds the world record for the loudest burp . . . and many, many more! Packed with useless facts that are essential to know, Even More Children's Miscellany collects the best of the smart, the silly, and the strange.
Author: Rabindranath Tagore
Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
ISBN: 9788126000944
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1048
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This Volume Is A Collection Of Different Genres Of Writings ý Six Prose Works Including The Hibbert Lectures, The Religion Of Man, A Large Number Of Lectures And Addresses On Various Issues, Public Statements And Messages, And Conversations With Some Of The Eminent Persons Of This Century ý Einstein, Croce, Rolland And Gandhi.
Author: Robert Chambers
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 908
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Author: Robert Chambers
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Languages : en
Pages : 852
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Author: Robert Chambers
Publisher:
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Category : Chronology, Historical
Languages : en
Pages : 880
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Author: Ernest Drake
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
ISBN: 9780763695309
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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"Calling all dragonologists! Express your creativity with this unique artists' companion to the best-selling Dragonology. With intricate illustrations and fascinating facts, this book offers you the opportunity to color and bring to life an array of incrtedible dragons from European and frost dragons to the Chinese lung, the American amphithere, and many more."--Back cover
Author: John Harris
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 9780892366187
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 56
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Introduces monsters from Greek and Roman mythology, such as the basilisk and the phoenix, and includes a "monster quiz" and pronunciation guide.
