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The secret history of mermaids and creatures of the deep, or, The liber aquaticum / written and collected by Ari Berk ; illuminated by Wayne Anderson ... [and others].

Berk, Ari. (Author). Anderson, Wayne, (illustrator.). Chalk, Gary, (illustrator.). Dangler, Matt, (illustrator.). Lee, Virginia, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Describes the history of mermaids and other sea creatures in folklore and mythology, discussing their anatomy, magic, language, and encounters with humans.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780763645151
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations.
  • Edition: First United States edition
  • Publisher: Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Book has tassel dangling from the spine and foil, embossing, and four "jewels" on the cover.
Target Audience Note:
Grades 3 and up.
Ages 8 and up.
Subject: Animals, Mythical > Juvenile literature.
Marine animals > Juvenile literature.
Mermaids > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 4 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 0 copies available at Toe River Valley Regional Library .

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 5 total copies.
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Ashe County Public Library J 398.21 BER (Text) 50503011327139 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Watauga County Public Library J 398.21 BER (Text) 50502200628364 Fairy Tales Available -
Yadkin County Public Library J 398.21 BER (Text) 30671100935537 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Yancey County Public Library JNFIC 398.21 BER (Text) 33333003077183 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -

Summary: Describes the history of mermaids and other sea creatures in folklore and mythology, discussing their anatomy, magic, language, and encounters with humans.