The Very Short, Entirely True History of Unicorns by Sarah Laskow

An Illustrated Children's Non-Fiction History of Unicorn Mythology and Narwhal Tusks

Journalist Sarah Laskow traces the cultural and natural history of the unicorn myth from ancient civilizations to modern pop culture. The illustrated narrative explains how early Greek travelers mistook rhinoceroses for single-horned horses, how medieval Europeans traded arctic narwhal tusks as "unicorn horns," and how Asian traditions revered the sacred qilin, demonstrating how historical science and folklore merged over centuries.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Richly illustrated by Sam Beck, this non-fiction history book combines natural science, medieval art history, and global folklore. An engaging choice for young myth lovers, elementary science units, and non-fiction readers.