Mysterious Creatures: The Truth Behind The Legends

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A captivating exploration of the worlds mysterious creatures

Legendary creatures capture our imagination in a way quite unlike that of beings that are known with certainty to exist. In Mysterious Creatures: The Truth Behind the Legends, David Alderton and Akara Heart explore why these creatures fascinate us, where the tales originated, and what truth there might be in them. Covering the unicorn, mermaid, dragon, phoenix, vampire, werewolf, Bigfoot, and thunderbird, each chapter details the history and characteristics of the various mysterious creatures and examines how they have influenced us and challenged our imaginations for generations.

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David Alderton is well known for his books on animals, which have sold some seven million copies worldwide in more than 30 languages. He titles for younger readers include Quest for New Animals and Breakfast with a Bigfoot. David has also been involved in many radio and television programs about animals.

Akara Heart is a writer, artist and dancer whose work has long been inspired by animals, particularly mythical ones. She has worked previously with David on a variety of film and print projects involving animals.