Curious about Mermaids

By Gina Kammer

Book Overview

Glossary of key words; Index; Infographics; Suggested websites; Table of contents; fast fact; highlighted word; photo captionAre merfolk friends or foes or what? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about fantasy and fairy-tale creatures with this inquiry-based approach to mermaids.Legendary mermaids aren't always the sweet, pretty fish women we see in popular culture. In folklore, mermaids were known to sink ships and drag sailors under water. But they aren't all bad. Some would save sailors from watery deaths. Perfect for self-selection, this question-and-answer book covers legendary mermaids' appearance, behavior, and where they live. Simple infographics draw in browsers and visual learners.A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1681526964
• ISBN13: 9781681526966
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Amicus Ink
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.6" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5