Gorgeous. Magical. Charming. Who are these enchanting beings known as mermaids? The Magical Mermaid Society Official Handbook dives deep into the fascinating lore surrounding these alluring underwater creatures with hauntingly beautiful voices that bewitch all who encounter them. Learn about the Mami Wata mermaids of Africa, the Sea Sprites of the Caribbean, and the Selkies of Ireland. Take a trip around the world and explore fact files on mermaid species and firsthand accounts of remarkable encounters in the Arctic region, Iceland, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Thailand, the Mediterranean, and the Pacific Ocean. You'll even get expert tips for your own mermaid-seeking adventures and find out how you can become a member of this exclusive society. Stunning hand-drawn illustrations bring these legendary beauties to life beneath a shimmering bronze foil cover.