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Discovering Dragons
The Ultimate Guide to the Creatures of Legend
Series: Discovering
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See moreUncover an exciting and magical world where dragons exist with Discovering Dragons, compiled by a well-respected dracologist and an authority on archaedracology.
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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 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 while others haunt the skies. Some have even developed complex language, communicating through a series of sounds and colour pulses in their skin. Read through the lifeβs 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 youβll 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, armour 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 colours and patterns to better ambush prey?
- Diet, hunting behaviours, and how to avoid becoming a dragonβs 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, youβll get an unparalleled look at these legendary creatures with Discovering Dragons. Just watch out for breathing fire!
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781646433773
Publisher: HarperCollins Focus
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 20 July 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Julius Csotonyi
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 275.0mm
Height: 306.0mm
Weight: 1183g
Pages: 144
About the Author
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.
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