The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained

By Tamara Macfarlane, Kristina Kister (Illustrator)

Part of the Mysteries, Magic and Myth series

Uncover the secrets of magic and the supernatural across cultures and time.

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160 pages
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Dive into a world where magic and mystery intertwine! This captivating book invites young explorers to journey through the ages, uncovering the secrets of spells, potions, and paranormal phenomena. From ancient rituals to modern UFOs, each page reveals a new wonder. Discover the truth behind famous hoaxes and the origins of mystical festivals like Halloween and the Day of the Dead. With vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts, this compendium will ignite the imagination of curious minds, offering a historical adventure into the supernatural that spans cultures and centuries.

From the publisher

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 it’s a fun read, it takes its subject seriously - 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 China’s Hungry Ghost Festival to Mexico’s 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.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about magicBooks about curiosity
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Publication
Published
September 12, 2023
Publisher
DK CHILDREN
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780744080520

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