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The book of mysteries, magic, and the unexplained / written by Tamara Macfarlane ; illustrated by Kristina Kister.
A compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages and around the world. A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Informative as well as fun, this compelling book explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic rituals from spells and potions to alchemy and shamanism, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. No other book offers the same in-depth, analytical approach to the supernatural. While it's a fun read, it takes its subject seriously-taking a historical, fully comprehensive approach to the supernatural world across all cultures. With stunning illustrations on every page, The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with the occult. Taking a neutral stance, it explores the facts behind spells and potions, seances and tarot cards, fortune tellers, witchcraft and wizardry, unexplained natural phenomena, and much, much more. This intriguing book cannot fail to capture the imagination of kids everywhere.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780744080520 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2023.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Magic > Juvenile literature. Curiosities and wonders > Juvenile literature. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | J 133.43 Mac | 31681030027999 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
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"Set off on a mystical adventure like no other and trace the history of magical ritual--from alchemy and divination to fortune-telling and sâeances. Meet witches and wizards, fairies and monsters, UFOs and aliens, and much, much more..."-- - Penguin Putnam
A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery.
Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs.
This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures. It traces the history of magic ritual from spells and potions to alchemy and divination, as well as investigating other mysteries of the paranormal. While itâs a fun read, it takes its subject seriously â taking a historical approach to the supernatural world across all cultures.
This book about magic for children aged 7-9 offers:
- Beautifully illustrated, imaginative and informative reference pages on wizards, witches, ghosts, cryptids, and other supernatural beings.
- A look into UFOs and Extraterrestrials with possible explanations.
- An explanation of the origins of festivals, rituals, from the history of Halloween and Chinaâs Hungry Ghost Festival to Mexicoâs Day of the Dead.
- Special features on famous mysteries that were actually hoaxes.
This compendium for kids of all things magical and unexplained throughout the ages will capture the imagination of kids everywhere. Taking a neutral stance, it explores the facts behind spells, seances and tarot cards, fortune tellers, witchcraft and wizardry, unexplained natural phenomena, and more.
