Dr. Ernest Drake's dragonology : the complete book of dragons, illustrated / edited by Dugald A. Steer.
Material type: TextSeries: --Ology booksPublication details: Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2003.Edition: 1st U.S. edDescription: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 31 cmISBN:- 0763623296
- 9780763623296
- Dragonology : the complete book of dragons [Cover title]
- Doctor Ernest Drake's dragonology
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | Drake Ernest | Available | 33111007644806 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Science Fiction/Fantasy | Drake Ernest | Checked out | 06/18/2024 | 33111007548270 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A New York Time s bestseller!
For true believers only, a lavishly illustrated reproduction of a legendary volume by the world's most distinguished dragonologist. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands!
Do you believe in dragons? Now, for the first time, the long-lost research of renowned nineteenth century dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake is presented in all its eccentric glory, happily bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. Here are just a few of DRAGONOLOGY'S fascinating features:
-- Novelty elements throughout, including tactile samples of dragon wings and dragon scales, as well as a packet of dragon dust.
-- Booklet of dragon riddles (indispensable to the burgeoning dragonologist)
-- Sealed envelope containing a powerful dragon-calling spell
-- Embossed faux leather cover with red and silver foil, encrusted with three dragon gems
In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this tongue-in-cheek volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere!
Illustrations by Wayne Anderson, Douglas Carrel and Helen Ward.
Includes touch and feel patches, lift-the-flap illustrations, a folded "dragon script", "A dragonologist's personal record book" sample, and a "Riddles & puzzles" booklet (4 p. ; 12 cm.).
An introduction to dragonology -- Dragons of the world. Locations and directions -- Different species of dragon. Western dragons -- Different species of dragon. Eastern dragons -- Different species of dragon. Other dragons -- The natural history of dragons. Dragon biology and physiology -- The natural history of dragons. The life cycle of dragons -- The natural history of dragons. Dragon behaviour -- Working with dragons. Finding and tracking dragons -- Working with dragons. Taming and flying dragons.
This magical volume presents the long-lost research of 19th-century dragonologist Ernest Drake. Full color.