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Drake's comprehensive compendium of dragonology / edited by Dugald A. Steer ; with assistace in the field from A.J. Wood ; illustrated by D. Carrel, T. Tomić and N. Harris ; with W. Anderson and H. Ward.

Drake, Ernest. (Author). Anderson, Wayne. (Added Author). Carrel, Douglas. (Added Author). Harris, Nick, 1958- (Added Author). Steer, Dugald. (Added Author). Tomić, Tomislav. (Added Author). Ward, Helen, 1962- (Added Author). Wood, A. J., 1960- (Added Author).

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  • ISBN: 9780763646233 (hc) :
  • Physical Description: 182 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 27 cm.
  • Edition: 1st U.S. ed.
  • Publisher: Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2010, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Subject: Dragons > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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  • Baker & Taylor
    A tribute to all things dragonological, features a guide to dragon species, an in-depth look at dragons' habits, practical advice on how to care for sick dragons, and a comprehensive glossary.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Call it an encyclopedia of dragonology--this beautifully illustrated, lovingly assembled tribute to all things dragonological features a guide to dragon species; an in-depth look at dragons' habits including those notorious hoarding practices; practical essentials like how to care for sick dragons; and a comprehensive glossary, index, and much more!
  • Baker & Taylor
    Dragonologists, look no further! Here, in a single handsome, indispensable volume, is gathered a lifetime's worth of knowledge about these magnificent creatures.
  • Random House, Inc.
    Dragonologists, look no further! Here, in a single handsome, indispensable volume, is gathered a lifetime’s worth of knowledge about these magnificent creatures.

    Call it an encyclopedia of dragonology — an authorized resource so definitive that dragon lovers everywhere are fired up with excitement. From the esteemed Dr. Drake comes a beautifully illustrated, lovingly assembled tribute to all things dragonological, featuring:
    — A guide to dragon species, with entries on everything from the well-known European dragon to the lesser-known hydra — as well as pseudo-species such as the phoenix and the incognito
    — Insight into dragon biology, from flight to reproduction (with tips on how to tell the males from the females)
    — An in-depth look at dragons’ habits, including migration, communication, camouflage, and notorious hoarding practices
    — A section on humans and dragons, offering secrets of tracking and taming, deciphering riddles, and becoming a dragon master
    — Practical essentials such as how to keep records, use spells, keep specimens, and care for sick dragons
    — A comprehensive glossary, index, and much more!

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