Mermaids Most Amazing 奇妙的美人魚
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"For as long as anyone can remember, mermaids have swum through ourstories and splashed through our dreams. . . . " Where did thesemythical creatures come from? What if they were real? Mermaids Most Amazingprovides a comprehensive introduction tothese beloved creatures, rendered in beautifully evocative, folk art- stylecollages and illustrations. You'll meet the fish-tailed goddesses ofancient Polynesia; crafty water sprites of the Pacific Northwest; fakemermaids from British carnivals of the 1800s; and the dugong, whosehuman-like features and behavior have been mistaken for mermaids bysailors throughout the ages. Including several legends perfect for reading aloud, as well as maps ofthe mermaid world,Mermaids Most Amazingis a must-read formermaid fans of all ages. Who knows what strange (and real) creaturesyou just might find?
