In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMS She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting the creatures that, until now, Following on from the beautiful and this is filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare's findings, from tales of to as well as facts on the surrounding these elusive creatures. Children will and how they have hidden themselves from human discovery over millennia. Pore over the anatomy of tails, learn how these mysterious creatures communicate and The series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. are accompanied by all presented in an engaging narrative form.