{"product_id":"9781452182735","title":"How to Spot a Mermaid","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning and beloved author Jane Yolen, this delightful picture book is a funny and endearing field guide to the unique world of mermaids.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWould you like to spot a mermaid? If so, you will need a few supplies and a great deal of patience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As we learn in these informative illustrated pages, mermaids are very shy and do not make friends easily. But if you find a place near the water, sit very still, and are willing to share your Goldfish crackers, you just might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one. And who knows . . . there may even be a mermaid, somewhere, hoping to catch a glimpse of you, too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mermaid fans and science-minded young readers alike \u003ca\u003ewill love the\u003c\/a\u003estep-by-step guidance in \u003ci\u003eHow to Spot a Mermaid\u003c\/i\u003e, a clever how-to book that celebrates the magic in the world around us and helps us to let our imaginations run wild and swim the line between reality and fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFOR IMAGINATIVE EXPLORERS: Binoculars, map, pad, and pen—check. The main character who leads the way on this mermaid search is an engaged young scientist doing exciting fieldwork. She is at the ready for real-world observational science with all the tools she needs—including a sense of curiosity!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK FOR KIDS: Preservation of our wilderness—and our waterways in particular—is essential, and this book makes a great, upbeat starting point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This captivating marine life book illuminates the amazing biodiversity and wonder of our world's waterways by telling the story of one curious kid's search for an ever-elusive mermaid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Young readers who love mermaid tales and nature books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents and grandparents looking for books that spark imagination and curiosity \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Educators looking for books that model fieldwork, observational science, and STEM themes in a fun way \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Jane Yolen books, including the \u003ci\u003eHow Do Dinosaurs\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eOwl Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhat To Do With a Box\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of books illustrated by Sally Deng, including \u003ci\u003eWarrior Princess: The Story of Khutulun\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers who love \u003ci\u003eHow to Catch a Mermaid\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe World of Emily Windsnap\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Little Mermaid Stories\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jane Yolen","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":48199043481792,"sku":"9781452182735","price":26.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/1032\/6976\/files\/BNCImageAPI_67b0fff0-8ae4-48c1-939c-24f6e9a9bb83.jpg?v=1776974284","url":"https:\/\/stirlingbookco.ca\/products\/9781452182735","provider":"Stirling Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}