Supernatural Creatures : Mythical and Sacred Creatures from Around the World by DK

Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! Dare you step inside the dark realm of mythical monsters, legendary spirits, and terrifying tricksters?Discover more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in astonishing depth and detail in this complete compendium of the supernatural. Come face to face with ferocious monsters, dangerous dragons, mountain giants, winged horses, and strange shapeshifters as cryptozoology meets fable and folklore!This magical book on the supernatural for kids offers: - Rare contemporary and authentic images bring the world’s myths, legends and folklore to life. - More than 100 creatures featured throughout in incredible detail. - Culturally authentic and historically accurate imagery showing each creature alongside compelling text breaking down each one. How do you create a chimera? Can you spot a kappa from a kraken? Why do banshees scream at night? And where do real dragons live? This thrilling page-turner introduces children aged 12+ to supernatural creatures of myth and legends from every corner of the globe and is brimming with fact-filled insights and spine-chilling frights. The book breaks new ground with its unique lens of historically accurate and culturally authentic imagery that works alongside compelling text to bring these creatures to life