The very short, entirely true history of mermaids

The very short, entirely true history of mermaids

Sarah Laskow

Book - 2020

"Have you ever imagined meeting a mermaid? They may not be real, but people have been thinking and talking about mermaids throughout much of human history. This is the entirely true history of all the reasons people thought they were real and how these magnificent mythological creatures have captured our imaginations for thousands of years and became part of our world" -- back cover.

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Subjects
Mermaids > Juvenile fiction.
Folklore > Juvenile fiction.
Mythology > Juvenile fiction.
Informational works.
Genres
Informational works
Published
New York : Penguin Workshop [2020]
Language
English
Main Author
Sarah Laskow (author)
Other Authors
Reimena Yee (illustrator)
Physical Description
91 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 19 x 21 cm
Audience
Ages 8-12.
930L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9781524792756
Contents unavailable.
Review by Booklist Review

This companion volume to The Very Short, Entirely True History of Unicorns (2019) offers a series of double-page spreads presenting mermaids as perceived or interpreted at various times: from old myths, mariners' sightings, and fairy tales to marine biology, movies, and a corporate logo. After opening with ancient myths and later folktales worldwide (summarized rather than retold), the discussion turns to Hans Christian Andersen, his story "The Little Mermaid," and the statue it inspired. Other informational topics include mermaid hoaxes, Florida's Weeki Wachee Springs mermaid show, and the sharks' egg cases known to beachcombers as mermaid's purses. While the text is smoothly written, the coverage of each topic is limited. In addition to the many attractive digital pictures and maps, there are photos of people, art, and artifacts. Following sections on mermaid food, seaweed, and mermaid hair comes a hands-on activity for creating "DIY Mermaid Hair" (green, blue, and purple streaks) using hair chalk and water. Better for browsing than research, this visually appealing book will find an audience among middle-grade mermaid fans.

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.

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