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The Very Short, Entirely True History of Mermaids

by Sarah Laskow
Reimena Yee
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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.
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Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

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  • Release date: March 3, 2020

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  • ISBN: 9781524792763
  • Release date: March 3, 2020
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History Juvenile Nonfiction Nature Reference

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:930
Text Difficulty:4-6

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.
Expand title description text
History Juvenile Nonfiction Nature Reference