Supernatural Creatures

Mythical and Sacred Creatures from Around the World

Author DK
Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! This exceptional visual guide is not for the fainthearted, bringing you up against fire-breathing dragons, shapeshifting beasts, and much, much more...

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? Everything you ever wanted to know, and more is covered in this spectacular introduction to supernatural creatures of myth and legend from every corner of the globe. Come face to face with ferocious monsters, dangerous dragons, mountain giants, winged horses, and strange shapeshifters as cryptozoology meets fable and folklore!

This complete compendium of the supernatural features more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in astonishing depth and detail. The book breaks new ground with its unique lens of culturally authentic and historically accurate imagery that works alongside compelling text to bring these creatures to life.

For everyone from children to adults, regardless of beliefs or background, Supernatural Creatures is a thrilling page-turner brimming with fact-filled insights and spine-chilling frights!
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Meet the magical, mystical, and miraculous! This exceptional visual guide is not for the fainthearted, bringing you up against fire-breathing dragons, shapeshifting beasts, and much, much more...

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? Everything you ever wanted to know, and more is covered in this spectacular introduction to supernatural creatures of myth and legend from every corner of the globe. Come face to face with ferocious monsters, dangerous dragons, mountain giants, winged horses, and strange shapeshifters as cryptozoology meets fable and folklore!

This complete compendium of the supernatural features more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in astonishing depth and detail. The book breaks new ground with its unique lens of culturally authentic and historically accurate imagery that works alongside compelling text to bring these creatures to life.

For everyone from children to adults, regardless of beliefs or background, Supernatural Creatures is a thrilling page-turner brimming with fact-filled insights and spine-chilling frights!

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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