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Do dragons exist? / Peter Finn.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Finn, Peter, Fact or fiction? ; Publisher: New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Publishing, [2022]Description: 31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781538280737
  • 1538280736
  • 9781538280713
  • 153828071X
  • 9781538280720
  • 1538280728
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Just myths? -- Dragons in Europe -- Dragon slayers -- Dragons in the East -- Dragons in North America -- Real-Life dragons? -- Dragons of fiction -- What do you believe? -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index.
Summary: "Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years-and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur bones for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in Beowulf and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese myths. Beautiful images, exciting stories, and historical facts abound in this entertaining and well-designed volume, which is an excellent addition to any social studies collection"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 398.2454 F514 On hold 33111010922173 1
Total holds: 1

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years--and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur fossils for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in Beowulf and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese myths. Beautiful images, exciting stories, and historical facts abound in this entertaining and well-designed volume, which is an excellent addition to any social studies collection.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Just myths? -- Dragons in Europe -- Dragon slayers -- Dragons in the East -- Dragons in North America -- Real-Life dragons? -- Dragons of fiction -- What do you believe? -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index.

"Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years-and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur bones for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in Beowulf and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese myths. Beautiful images, exciting stories, and historical facts abound in this entertaining and well-designed volume, which is an excellent addition to any social studies collection"-- Provided by publisher.

Grades 4-6 Gareth Stevens Publishing.

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