Curious about Mermaids
By Gina Kammer
1970
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Are merfolk friends or foes or what? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about fantasy and fairy-tale creatures with this inquiry-based approach to mermaids. Legendary mermaids aren't always the sweet, pretty fish women we see in popular culture. In folklore, mermaids were known to sink ships and drag sailors under water. But they aren't all bad. Some would save sailors from watery deaths. Perfect for self-selection, this question-and-answer book covers legendary mermaids' appearance, behavior, and where they live. Simple infographics draw in browsers and visual learners. A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes glossary and index.
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Gina Kammer
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Gina Kammer grew up in Narnia and Middle-earth, often writing and illustrating her own stories. She studied English at Bethany Lutheran College and took writing and theater courses in London. After she earned her M.A. in literature at the University of South Dakota, she edited a small-town newspaper. Now she edits books and occasionally teaches writing and journalism courses. When not writing, she reads science fiction, fantasy, and medieval literature. She also enjoys traveling, oil painting, archery, and snuggling her grumpy bunny. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, daughter, and menagerie of critters.
