A Miscellany of Magical Beasts

A Miscellany of Magical Beasts
Author: Simon Holland
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781408881958

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

Magnificent Magical Beasts

Magnificent Magical Beasts
Author: Simon Holland
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781681194301

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.

Children's Miscellany

Children's Miscellany
Author: Dominique Enright
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2013-06-27
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1780552211

The sequel to the bestselling Children's Miscellany: Volume Two. Packed full of even more, even smarter, even stranger useless information.

Even More Children's Miscellany

Even More Children's Miscellany
Author: Guy MacDonald
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2012-07-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1452119465

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.

Greece! Rome! Monsters!

Greece! Rome! Monsters!
Author: John Harris
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2002
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780892366187

Introduces monsters from Greek and Roman mythology, such as the basilisk and the phoenix, and includes a "monster quiz" and pronunciation guide.

The English Writings of Rabindranath Tagore: A miscellany

The English Writings of Rabindranath Tagore: A miscellany
Author: Rabindranath Tagore
Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
Total Pages: 1048
Release: 1994
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9788126000944

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.

Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters

Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1405371544

Discover the amazing adventures of heroes and monsters. The Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters is the latest in the series that includes the successful Children's Book of Art and Children's Book of Music. From early Aboriginal dreamtime to the legends of the Aztecs, this colourful and vibrant introduction to myths will help your child to discover storytelling from different cultures. All the classic myths are retold in the Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters. Eyecatching pages introduce your child to epic tales such as Theseus and the Minotaur and the rise and fall of Atlantis. It's a mythical and magical tour not to be missed.