A Field Guide to Mermaids

A Field Guide to Mermaids
Emily B Martin
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NZ$ 37.99
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NZ$ 30.39
Hardback
h228 x 168mm - 144pg
27 Sep 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781250794321
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For centuries, humankind has passed down stories of an aquatic creature that' s equal parts human and fish. Known as ' mermaids,' the mythical subject has been featured in folklore that spans continents and cultures. But never in our long history has there been an explorer brave enough to catalog and study the many species of mermaids that may swim among us. That is, until now. With A Field Guide to Mermaids, Emily B. Martin invites readers into a fictionalised account of our real world. Combining real ecological facts about biomes across North America with imagined species of mermaids that have adapted to their surroundings, this book is a collectible for every folkloric enthusiast, as well as a primer for children interested in environmental science and the science of evolution.
Definitively making the point that mermaids can be found anywhere there is water--even a little, or for a little while--Martin depicts dozens of types, each linked to a specific (real) locale and arranged by their favored habitats, from deep ocean abyssal zones to shallow desert pools, hot springs to swimming pools. . . Moreover, enlightening discussions of mermaid behaviors and environmental concerns mingle with general questions and activities suitable for any encounters with nature . . . An indispensable, encyclopedic resource for nature quests--mythological or otherwise. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Emily B. Martin splits her time between working as a park ranger and an author/illustrator, resulting in her characteristic eco-fantasy adventures. An avid hiker and explorer, her experiences as a ranger help inform the characters and worlds she creates on paper. Her books include Woodwalker, Ashes to Fire, and Creatures of Light. When not patrolling places like Yellowstone, the Great Smoky Mountains, or Philmont Scout Ranch, she lives in South Carolina with her husband, Will, and two daughters, Lucy and Amelia.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781250794321
Published: 27 Sep 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Henry Holt & Company Inc
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 228mm
Width: 168mm
Spine: 8mm
Pages: 144

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