{"product_id":"a-natural-history-of-magical-beasts-hardcover","title":"A Natural History of Magical Beasts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Hawkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJessica Roux\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret lives of magical beasts. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*2024 CBC Librarian FAVORITES* \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTales of magical creatures have been told across the world for generations... but are these stories merely flights of fancy, or is there any truth to the legends of unicorns and dragons, centaurs and griffins? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePresented as the notebook of a 1920s zoologist, this lavish volume sets out to answer this question, revealing the hidden world of the magical beasts that live among us. Within these pages you will meet bizarre and beautiful creatures from around the globe, discovering their habits, habitats and the legends surrounding them. Learn about the anatomy of a unicorn, the life cycle of a phoenix, incredible dragon courtship dances and much more in this ultimate guide to magical creatures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis exquisitely illustrated album will entrance all true-believers and fantasy enthusiasts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing on from \u003ci\u003eA Natural History of Fairies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Natural History of Magick\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Natural History of Mermaids\u003c\/i\u003e, this vintage notebook is part of the Folklore Field Guides series: a charming collection of beautifully illustrated compendiums on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily Hawkins \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning author who has written more than 40 books for children. Her work combines a curiosity about history and the natural world with a love of myth, folklore, and storytelling. Her best-known books include \u003ci\u003eOceanology\u003c\/i\u003e, which appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and \u003ci\u003eA Natural History of Fairies\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jessica Roux, which has been translated into sixteen languages. She is the author of the much-loved Spin to Survive adventure series, and the Lost Atlases books of myths and legends. Emily spent much of her childhood searching for ghosts, and she's still looking. She lives in rural Hampshire, England, with her husband and two daughters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica Roux\u003c\/b\u003e is a Nashville-based illustrator and plant and animal enthusiast. She loves exploring in her own backyard and being surrounded by an abundance of nature. Using subdued colors and rhythmic shapes, she renders flora, fauna, food, and many other things with intricate detail reminiscent of old world beauty. She is the creator of the bestselling book, \u003ci\u003eFloriography\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eThe Wheel of the Year.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.6 x 12.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53830603178298,"sku":"9780711278820","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/0565\/2538\/files\/g7QFUsRoBp9780711278820.webp?v=1785603701","url":"https:\/\/eagerlearners.com\/products\/a-natural-history-of-magical-beasts-hardcover","provider":"Eager Learners ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}