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The magnificent book of dragons / illustrated by Gonzalso Kenny ; written by Stella Caldwell.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: San Rafael, CA : Weldon Owen International, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 80 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781681887395
  • 1681887398
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Tiamat -- Typhon -- Shenlong -- The Colchian Dragon -- The Lernaean Hydra -- The Great Firedrake -- The jaculus -- The dragon of Silene -- Bida -- Futs-Long -- The basilisk -- The Red Dragon -- The tatzelwurm -- Apalala -- Quetzelcoatl -- Fafnir -- Zmey Gorynich -- Jörmungandr -- The Wawel Dragon -- Apep -- The Loch Ness monster -- The cockatrice -- Nidhogg -- Yamata no Orochi -- The knucker -- Ryūjin -- Wyvern -- Boitatá -- Vritra -- Phaya naga -- The Tarasque -- The Rainbow Serpent -- The Piasa Bird -- The amaru -- The Amphisbaena -- The Ethiopian dragon.
Summary: "This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes."--Provided by publisher.
Holdings
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 398.2454 C147 Available 33111010646343
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 398.2454 C147 Checked out 07/01/2024 33111010811350
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 398.2454 C147 Available 33111009878683
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.

This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts.

From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures.

Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes.

The illustrator's name is misspelled as "Gonzalso" on the title page. The cover and title page verso show it as Gonzalo Kenny.

Tiamat -- Typhon -- Shenlong -- The Colchian Dragon -- The Lernaean Hydra -- The Great Firedrake -- The jaculus -- The dragon of Silene -- Bida -- Futs-Long -- The basilisk -- The Red Dragon -- The tatzelwurm -- Apalala -- Quetzelcoatl -- Fafnir -- Zmey Gorynich -- Jörmungandr -- The Wawel Dragon -- Apep -- The Loch Ness monster -- The cockatrice -- Nidhogg -- Yamata no Orochi -- The knucker -- Ryūjin -- Wyvern -- Boitatá -- Vritra -- Phaya naga -- The Tarasque -- The Rainbow Serpent -- The Piasa Bird -- The amaru -- The Amphisbaena -- The Ethiopian dragon.

"This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes."--Provided by publisher.

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