Magic & mystery
By: Carey Scott
Series: 100 facts; 100 facts
Publisher: Miles Kelly; Miles Kelly Publishing
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Great Bardfield
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781848101708
Subjects: Miscellanea; Magic; Juvenile literature
Description: Discover the history of magic, magical people and places and the many different forms of magic used by cultures around the world. Exactely 100 facts accompanied by revealing photographs and detailed artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: What is magic?; title: History of magic; title: Magical practices; title: People with magical powers; title: Alchemy; title: Making predictions; title: Spells and ceremonies; title: Helpful magic; title: Harmful magic; title: Magical places; title: Animal magic; title: Healers and healing; title: Prized plants; title: Tools, amulets and charms; title: Symbols; title: Famous magic-makers; title: Mischievous magic; title: Magical lands; title: Magical events; title: Superstition; title: Illusionist magic.