Discover Mermaids

by Virginia Loh-Hagan

Overview

How does a mermaid kiss help a drowning sailor? Why do mermaids usually carry a mirror? Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express series for young readers explore spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. Written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity, clear visuals help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes fascinating information and wild facts to hold readers' interest and support comprehension. Includes table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781668921999
Publisher:	45th Parallel Press
Publication date:	02/01/2023
Series:	Magic, Myth, and Mystery Express
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

Gr 2–5—The publisher claims this "high-interest, lower-complexity" series "helps" older striving readers. Note the easy, brief, choppy sentences; minimal text per book page (generally five to six sentences); and striking visuals. Able, younger readers will also appreciate the slim, simple, information-packed volumes. Students will know they're in for a treat when they approach these books because each cover asks the tantalizing question, "Do You Believe?" and reminds kids that, though the title creatures aren't real, "they live in our stories." Volumes contain details about creatures' characteristics, personalities, appearances, habits, strengths/weaknesses, powers, and how they're described in other cultures/countries; numerous footnotes contribute additional engaging facts. The series is distinguished by its array of unique, colorful sidebars, which add much to the already fact-filled content. One each appears on a full page per book, though not always in this order: 1) "Explained by Science"—accurate scientific data; 2) "Did You Know?"—a trivia tidbit; 3) "Have You Heard?"—a nonfiction or historical fact extending the topic; 4) "Stay Safe!"—tips on protecting oneself from the creature; 5) "Origins"—how the creature's legend began; 6) "Know the Lingo!"—words about/references to the creature from other cultures; 7) "Real World"—the creature in "real life": the media, a performer, an unusual person, e.g. High-quality full- or half-page color photos, illustrations, paintings, etc., usually captioned, lend strong support. Besides a glossary (with pronunciation guides) and an index, the back matter includes the two-part critical-thinking feature "Consider This!" and "Learn More," a bibliography containing books only. VERDICT Recommended for school and public libraries. This will satisfy older striving readers and younger students who are fans of these always-popular creatures.

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