The Little Encyclopedia of Mermaids

"The Little Encyclopedia of Mermaids is an A-to-Z compendium that spans the globe-from the Isle of Man to the depths of the Sea of Japan-weaving together famous and popular tales of everyone's favorite mythical sea creature. Naughty and nice, real and fictional, the menagerie of creatures included in this book run the gamut of world mythologies and cultures. This little encyclopedia features more than 90 famous mermaids. Filled with tales of star-crossed mermaids and vengful sea gods and goddesses, this information-packed guide includes gorgeous line drawings throughout"--