Supernatural Creatures

Name: Supernatural Creatures
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241656938
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Mythical and Sacred Creatures from Around the World

By DK

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Dare you step inside the dark realm of mythical monsters, legendary spirits, and terrifying tricksters? Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! This exceptional visual guide is not for the fainthearted, bringing you up against fire-breathing dragons, shapeshifting beasts, and much, much more... How do you create... Read More

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Description

Dare you step inside the dark realm of mythical monsters, legendary spirits, and terrifying tricksters?

Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! This exceptional visual guide is not for the fainthearted, bringing you up against fire-breathing dragons, shapeshifting beasts, and much, much more...

How do you create a chimera? Can you spot a kappa from a kraken? Why do banshees scream at night? And where do real dragons live? Everything you ever wanted to know and more is covered in this spectacular introduction to supernatural creatures of myth and legend from every corner of the globe. Come face to face with ferocious monsters, dangerous dragons, mountain giants, winged horses, and strange shapeshifters as cryptozoology meets fable and folklore!

This complete compendium of the supernatural features more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in astonishing depth and detail. The book breaks new ground with its unique lens of culturally authentic and historically accurate imagery that works alongside compelling text to bring these creatures to life.

For everyone from children to adults, regardless of beliefs or background, Supernatural Creatures is a thrilling page-turner brimming with fact-filled insights and spine-chilling frights!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241656938

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 1032g

Pages: 192

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