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The Very Short, Entirely True History of Mermaids

Sarah Laskow Reimena Yee

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Penguin Workshop
03 March 2020
From Ariel to the current craze for Sirens, mermaids have captivated our imaginations. But what's true and what's fairy tale?

From Ariel to the current craze for Sirens, mermaids have captivated our imaginations. But what's true and what's fairy tale?

For centuries, mermaids have appeared in the folklore of cultures from around the world, including the Near East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. And Disney made everyone want to dive under the sea with Ariel when the movie The Little Mermaid hit theaters in 1989. But what are mermaid stories based on?

Many myths say these creatures are half human and half fish, while others claim they are simply manatees mistaken for something more magical. Some grant wishes and fall in love, yet others have lured sailors to their doom.

Although we can't say for sure where the tales of these elusive figures first originated, author Sarah Laskow separates the fact from the fiction. This full-color, fully illustrated book tells you all you need to know about the myths, science, and history that surround mermaids.
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Illustrated by:   Reimena Yee
Imprint:   Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 211mm,  Width: 186mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   335g
ISBN:   9781524792756
ISBN 10:   1524792756
Pages:   96
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Sarah Laskow is the Online Senior Science Editor for The Atlantic. She lives in New York City. Reimena Yee is an illustrator, writer, and designer. Originally from Kuala Lumpur, she is now based in Melbourne, Australia.

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