Discovering Dragons
The Ultimate Guide to the Creatures of Legend
Published on 20. July 2023
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-64643-377-3 (ISBN)
Description
Uncover an exciting and magical world where dragons exist with Discovering Dragons, compiled by a well-respected dracologist and an authority on archaedracology.
From frigid poles to the blazing equator, from down deep in the underworld to the stormiest seas and beyond, dragons inhabit every habitat and niche available. They display mind-bending diversity; some breathe fire and some haunt the skies. Some have even developed complex language, communicating through a series of sounds and color pulses in their skin. Read through the life's work of a dracologist and learn the biology and cultural significance of dragons. From the dragons that battled with the Knights of the Round Table to those that grappled with Greek gods, you will become an expert in dragon lore across Europe, China, Central America, and elsewhere around the world.
Inside you'll find:
Marine dragons, ice dragons, arboreal dragons, burrowing dragons, volcanic lava swimmers, aerial dragons, desert dragons, and more
Dragon biology, including how to distinguish between wyverns, amphitheres, wyrms, drakes, dragons proper, faes, cockatrices, lindwurms, lung dragons, and salamanders
Dragon anatomy, including how the fire-generation organ system works, types of scales, feathers, quills, armor plating, horns, claws, teeth, and more
Cool features and capabilities: did you know that some dragons possess sound-dampening wings? Or that others are able to mimic colors and patterns to better ambush prey?
Diet, hunting behaviors, and how to avoid becoming a dragon's next meal
The appearance and developmental stages of dragon eggs
And much more!
With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Julius Csotonyi and a four-page gatefold poster, you'll get an unparalleled look at these legendary creatures with Discovering Dragons. Just watch out for breathing fire!
From frigid poles to the blazing equator, from down deep in the underworld to the stormiest seas and beyond, dragons inhabit every habitat and niche available. They display mind-bending diversity; some breathe fire and some haunt the skies. Some have even developed complex language, communicating through a series of sounds and color pulses in their skin. Read through the life's work of a dracologist and learn the biology and cultural significance of dragons. From the dragons that battled with the Knights of the Round Table to those that grappled with Greek gods, you will become an expert in dragon lore across Europe, China, Central America, and elsewhere around the world.
Inside you'll find:
Marine dragons, ice dragons, arboreal dragons, burrowing dragons, volcanic lava swimmers, aerial dragons, desert dragons, and more
Dragon biology, including how to distinguish between wyverns, amphitheres, wyrms, drakes, dragons proper, faes, cockatrices, lindwurms, lung dragons, and salamanders
Dragon anatomy, including how the fire-generation organ system works, types of scales, feathers, quills, armor plating, horns, claws, teeth, and more
Cool features and capabilities: did you know that some dragons possess sound-dampening wings? Or that others are able to mimic colors and patterns to better ambush prey?
Diet, hunting behaviors, and how to avoid becoming a dragon's next meal
The appearance and developmental stages of dragon eggs
And much more!
With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Julius Csotonyi and a four-page gatefold poster, you'll get an unparalleled look at these legendary creatures with Discovering Dragons. Just watch out for breathing fire!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Focus
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 99 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 284 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1202 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64643-377-3 (9781646433773)
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Kelly Gauthier Cormier is a Boston-based writer and editor. When she's not working, Kelly can often be found on a boat, in the water, or sitting on the end of a dock reading a book. She is also the author of Discovering Bugs, The Bug Handbook, Discovering Planets and Moons, and The Little Chunky Book of Dinosaurs. Dr. Julius Csotonyi is one of the world's most high-profile and talented contemporary scientific illustrators. His considerable academic expertise informs his stunning, dynamic art. He has created life-sized dinosaur murals for the Royal Ontario Museum and for the?Children's Museum of Indianapolis, as well as most of the artwork for the exhibit "Deep Time" in the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. He lives in Canada. His books include?Dinosaur World; Discovering Reptiles;?Discovering Sharks;?Discovering Bugs;?Discovering Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises;?Discovering Tigers, Lions, & Other Big Cats;?The Paleoart of Julius Csotonyi;?Prehistoric Predators; Dino World; Shark World; and Bug World.