The Truth About Unicorns

By James Cross Giblin

Book Overview

"Ranging from ancient Greece and China to medieval Europe, and from Hindu myth and the Bible to contemporary greeting cards, Giblin traces the history of the belief about the fabulous unicorn and its enduring hold on the human imagination. His perspective is multicultural, his research scholarly, and his style casual and open with vivid examples in story and pictures."--BL.

Notable Children's Books of 1991 (ALA)
Best Books of 1991 (SLJ)
100 Books for Reading and Sharing (NY Public Library)
Children's Books of 1991 (Library of Congress)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064461475
• ISBN13: 9780064461474
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 7.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

A fascinating book for children or curious adults!

This is a brilliant book of unicorns for any one who is intrested. If you are looking for a chapter book, or fantasy book, this book is not for you. But if you are looking for the truth about unicorns, and I mean the wicked truth, then buy this, I doubt it if you wont enjoy it.

All there is to know about this must-know-about creature!

Unicorns are something that catches your eye in a catalog, or makes your heart leap when mentioned. This book tells about its precious origin, a history that must not remained untold. This book is one that you will not be able to put down!