Finn, Peter
Summary: "For thousands of years, sailors have watched the ocean from the decks of their ships. And many returned from their voyages with tales of mermaids! This accessible text brings together myths from cultures all over the world and highlights the interesting stories of P. T. Barnum's Feejee Mermaid of the 1800s as well as the original "Little Mermaid" fairytale. Readers will explore possible...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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Summary: Using the scientific method and available information, this book attempts to find out whether or not mermaids exist.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Raintree 2013
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Summary: "Before Prince Eric's mother, the Queen of Vellona, went missing two years ago, she reminded him about the details of the deadly curse that has plagued his entire life. The curse? If he were to kiss someone other than his true love, he would die. With a neighboring kingdom looking for any excuse to invade their shores, and rumors of ghost pirates lurking the seas, Eric is desperate for any...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Press 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC MILLondon, Martha
Summary: Introduces readers to mermaids, with an emphasis on the creature's history, appearance, and behavior. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a timeline, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2020
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 398.21 LONCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.45 LONRandall, Ronne.
Summary: This clear, simple retelling of the classic children's story of The Little Mermaid helps with children's speech and language skills as they learn first words.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Parragon 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FIC RANFoster, Linda Nemec
Summary: The Lake Michigan Mermaid is a new tale that feels familiar. The breeze off the lake, the sand underfoot, the supreme sadness of being young and not in control-these sensations come rushing back page-by-page, bringing to life an ancient myth of coming of age in a troubled world. Freed from the minds of Linda Nemec Foster and Anne-Marie Oomen, the Lake Michigan mermaid serves as a voice of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wayne State University Press 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 811 FOSCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word Poetry FosterHile, Lori
Summary: "Provides readers with evidence and scientific tools with which to study the possibility of the existence of mermaids"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 HILSheron, Jessica
Summary: In a dark fantasy retelling of "The Little Mermaid," a young girl barely escapes an encounter with a deadly mermaid, and the two quickly form a romantic bond that threatens all of their social ties on land and beneath the sea.--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA FIC SHE (GRAPHIC NOVEL)Laskow, Sarah
Summary: "This full-color, fully illustrated book tells you all you need to know about the myths, science, and history that surround mermaids"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2020
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Summary: An Irish storyteller revisits the little-known legend of the Mermaid Saint in a haunting, beautifully illustrated tale of kindness, music, and longing. Long ago, on the eastern coast of Ireland, a monk from the Abbey of Bangor was collecting driftwood along the wave-tossed shore when he found a boy washed up amid a circle of seals. At first the boy, wrapped in a shawl of woven seagrass, could...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCSLoh-Hagan, Virginia
Summary: Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those strange creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Mermaids you'll learn more about these whimsical creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398 LOHAdams, Amanda
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Books 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.21 ADABlack, Geoffrey
Summary: Have you ever dreamed of having a mermaid friend, a real one and not pretend? Well now is your chance! Great for early readers and young mermaid enthusiasts, this entertaining and educational picture book about friendship brims with fun and adventure on every page, and is a perfect gift for kids aged 2-8 that parents, teachers and children will all enjoy!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shining City Media 0000
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Summary: Provides a glimpse of what it involves to be a mermaid, including what they look like, what they do during the day, how they communicate, and what life under the sea is like.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Annick Press 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.45 CLIFujimoto, Tatsuki
Summary: "Killer mermaids, gender swapping, and a devilish little sister with the power to end the world--four more unforgettable short stories reveal the starting point of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the twisted mastermind behind Chainsaw Man"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: VIZ Media, LLC 2023
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 FUJLeyh, Kat
Summary: "Fresh out of shipwreck wine, three tipsy mermaids decide to magically masquerade as humans and sneak onto land to indulge in much more drinking and a whole lot of fun in the heart of a local seaside tourist trap. But the good times abruptly end the next morning as, through the haze of killer hangovers, the trio realizes they never actually learned how to break the spell, and are now stuck on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery 13 2021
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1 available in Adult Graphic Novels, Call number: 741.5 LEYRoth, Judith L.
Summary: "A little mermaid is determined that a kitten would make the perfect pet but is disappointed to discover that kittens do not like water. A friendly sea otter may be just the type of kitten she's looking for.."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Starry Forest Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ROTSan Souci, Robert D.
Summary: Unhappy with her life at home, Sukey receives kindness and wealth from Mama Jo the mermaid.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Four Winds Press 1992
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.21 SANFrigiola, Heather
Summary: Mythical creatures are cultural artifacts--creations of the human imagination from all around the world. From terrifying monsters to sacred mystical beasts, weird-looking humanoids, magical birds, and many other fantastic beings, the mythological creatures in this book are sure to enchant and amaze! Discover myths and legends spanning from ancient times to modern day from every corner of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Feather 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FRIKirkpatrick, Kirk
Summary: A mermaid and her fish pal are playing, laughing, and swimming under the sea, until a grumpy old clam spoils the fun. This is a delightful, cute and funny story of a mermaid having to deal with an unexpected challenge and shows how just one good friend can help us out in unexpected ways, if we just ask.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kirk Books 0000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE KIRKinsella, Sophie
Summary: Ella's family has a BIG secret--her mom is a fairy! Ella's dream is to become a fairy like her mom someday ... but now she wishes for a spell to turn into a mermaid too! In this enchanting book, Ella and her mom decorate the kitchen with magic coloring pencils, catch a robber on Ella's school trip, and swim with real mermaids!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD KINBrett, Jan
Summary: An under-the-sea retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, in which a mermaid explores the house of a family of Octopuses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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Summary: Desmond and Andres battle beach bullies who also happen to be creepy monsters in the third book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series!When you go to the beach with Desmond Cole, it isn’t all sand, surf, and sun. It’s more like, ghosts, ghouls, and gloom. And yes, being haunted while there’s sand in your swimsuit is annoying, but at least you can always count on one thing—beach...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED MIEStJohn, Amanda
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing magical and mythical creatures, including elves, wizards, mermaids, and fairies.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Childs World 2012