Dragons Around the World - Hardcover
Dragons Around the World - Hardcover
Description
by Sally Nicholls (Author), Maria Francesca Melis (Author)
Many cultures tell stories about dragon-like creatures--some are fearsome and others are surprisingly friendly. This gloriously illustrated compendium celebrates them all!
Featuring snappy summaries of famous myths and surprising facts drawn from historical sources, Dragons Around the World is the ultimate reference book for dragon fans the world over.
Discover China's lucky Long dragon and Japan's pearl-clasping Ryujin, among other super serpents including the many-headed Hydra from ancient Greece and St. Jordi's fearsome match, Drac.
Author Sally Nicholls has drawn research from the British Library's extensive cultural archives and her own intrepid travels to write about a global cast of dragons from a range of cultures and locations. A showcase at the back of the book traces each dragon's cultural origins through museum objects featuring dragons. Brought to life through the exquisite illustrations of Maria Francesca Melis, this book is a must-have for fans of dragons and mythology.
For ages 7+
Back Jacket
THE ULTIMATE REFERENCE BOOK FOR DRAGON FANS
Discover Aido-Hwedo, the dragon holding Earth together, and the whale-eating Leviathan who boils the ocean around him with his terrible stench. Improve your luck by spotting the kind yong dragon and find out how Hercules defeated the many-headed Hydra. After your adventures, wander through the Dragon Museum to learn how each dragon has existed in cultures all over the world for centuries.
Written by Sally A. Nicholls, with the input of cultural consultants from around the world.
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