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OverviewGet up close to fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants and multi-headed beasts. This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. 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. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful compendium that you will revisit time and again. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stella Caldwell , Kenny GonzaloPublisher: Weldon Owen Children's Books Imprint: Weldon Owen Children's Books Volume: 2 ISBN: 9781915588074ISBN 10: 1915588073 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 06 October 2022 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTiamat 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 Joermungandr The Wawel Dragon Apep The Loch Ness Monster The Cockatrice Nidhogg Yamata No Orochi The Knucker Ryu jin Wyvern Boitata Vritra Phaya Naga The Tarasque The Rainbow Serpent The Piasa Bird The Amaru The Amphisbaena The Ethiopian DragonReviews'Kenny goes for grandeur in his 36 full-body portraits, loading his digital brushes with shimmering, saturated colours and posing his writhing subjects flying, swimming or coiled threateningly over hills or heaps of treasure.' - Kirkus Reviews Author InformationAuthor: Stella A. Caldwell has written more than 20 books for children covering everything from mythical beasts and legends to the ancient Egyptians, pirates and medieval knights. She studied English literature at the University of Edinburgh and spent many years working in children's publishing as an editor before writing her first book, a field guide to dragons called Dragonworld. Illustrator: Gonzalo Kenny has a fascination for science fiction, horror and fantastic universes. His illustrations of fantasy art and conceptual design are published in board games, videogames, trading cards and in the entertainment and film industry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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