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Big Book of Dragons, Monsters, and Other Mythical Creatures (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) - Ernst Lehner, Johanna Lehner
This book is an intriguing pictorial archive of dragons, werewolves, serpents, mermaids, and other fascinating mythological creatures, accompanied by an engrossing text with tales from around the world. It
contains dramatic images of the sphinx, centaur, and the plumed serpent-bird of the Aztecs, as well as pictures of the whale, octopus, armadillo, and other real animals once associated with supernatural
powers.
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Book of the Dragon - Judy Allen, Jeanne Griffiths
It appears that the authors of this well-received book have truly gone to great lengths to provide a plethora of information on dragons from every area there is to gleam. There's a terrific history of dragon lore in this publication, backed with excellent information from the civilzations and time periods that have contributed to the wealth of dragon ideas and stories - and some very attractive art -
illustrating the dragon itself, and the societies that truly treasure them. This book is rounded out with a terrific bibliography citing sources from around the world. Highly recommended.
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Chinese Dragons - Roy Bates
This inspirational work includes terrific information as well as some terrific pictures of the Chinese Dragon. It delves into the birth and evolution of the Chinese dragon, the many tales and folklore
surrounding it, the various kinds of chinese dragons, and the multi-faceted meaning of it's ancient symbology.
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Dealing with Dragons: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles, Book One - by Patricia C. Wrede
The first in a terrific series for young adults, this ficitional story chronicles the life of Cimorene, a young princess who runs away from her kingdom and joins finds herself in the midst of a
dragon society. She befriends the dragons, and utlimately saves the dragons from a deadly plot endeavored by the local wizards.
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Dragonology (Ologies) - by Ernest Drake, Dugald
For a different spin on dragons, this book is accurately described as a faux "non-fictional" account of the study of dragons, both from a scientific study of it's physical attributes, to tales of dragons from around the world, including (but not limited to) dragons of European origins, Chinese dragons, and more. The book is written as an actual account of dragons, treating them as real. This book is complete with illustrations, pop-ups, cutouts, and even a dragon alphabet!
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Dragonology (Hardcover) - by Dugald A. Steer
A book much the same as the book above, but from a different author. Also complete with illustrations, pop-ups, cutouts, and a dragon map that covers the areas dragons have been sighted. Recommended for children ages 4-8.
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Dragons and Wizards CD-ROM and Book - by Marty Noble, Eric Gottesman
Primarily regarded as a collection of illustrations surrounding dragons, wizards and more, this is a terrific source for free dragon clip-art, which can be used freely without the need and hassle of legal permissions. Ranging from a plethora of European style and Chinese dragons to wizards and sorcerers, it's a great source for any clip-art needs you may have. The included CD-ROM makes it perfect for web publishing.
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Eragon / Eldest (Inheritance, Books 1 & 2 - Box Set) - by Christopher Paolini
A New York Times Bestseller, this is a terrific hardcover set that chronicles the tale of Eragon, a 15-year old boy who's destiny lies atop a wise dragon, who must thwart an evil Empire ruled by a viscious king. This set contains the first two of the three books in the trilogy. Recommended for young adults, but also for dragon lovers everywhere.
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Komodo Dragon (Welcome Books) - by Edana Eckart
Oh yeah baby, it's everyone's favorite real-life dragon, the awesome Komodo dragon, baby!!! This is a brief, but complete introductory book on Komdo dragons with general information about this awesome lizard, including diet, habitat, the island of Komodo, and more.
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The Book of Dragons & Other Mythical Beasts - by Joseph Nigg
A book not limited to dragons, it covers a wide variety of mythological creatures that have turned up in hundreds of age-old tales that have been a part of various cultures for hundreds, even thousands of years. Sphinxes, griffins, dragons, unicorns, sea monsters and more round out this collection of fantasy beasts. There's also a unique "family tree" that traces these unique beasts, especially dragons, from culture to culture, spanning various cultures' ideology and tales of myths and legends involving these ancient and inspiring creatures.
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The Book of Dragons - by Michael Hague
A collection of seventeen short stories and excerpts from various authors including C.S Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and more surrounding everybody's favorite scaley friend! This collection of stories and excerpts is also beautifully illustrated with watercolor art that's been praised by many as one of the most intriguing aspect of the book! Recommended for children ages 9-12.
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The Book of the Dragon - by H. Gustavo Ciruelo Cabral
Oh Bubba, if there's such thing as "The Mac Daddy" of dragon books, this one's sure to qualify! Cabral's fascinating work on dragons is replete with beatiful, full-color illustrations of numerous kinds of dragons. Earth Dragons, Water Dragons, Fire Dragons and more, he's got it down to a science! What's more, these dragons come to life with a personality and unique history all their own that documents various dragons and the wisdom, deeds, customs and skills they employ. Highly recommended, ages 10 and up.
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The Empire of the Stars: The Dragon Throne, Book II (The Dragon Throne) - by Alison Baird
Book # 2 in a trilogy, this story covers the tale of Ailia, a young maiden born for greatness as she is revered and chosen to rid the world of the Celestial Empire led by Mandrake, a powerful shapeshifting dragon, dangerous and twisted. No illustrations, recommended ages 15 and up.
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The Rage (Forgotten Realms: The Year of the Rogue Dragons, Book 1) - by Richard Lee Byers
The first of a trilogy, this story covers a secret society of dragons residing in the "Forgotten Realms" universe. It's a terrific book that details the events as they unfold, largely told from the perspective of the various dragons. Plenty of action to be found in this book, and a promising start for what's sure to be a well-written and highly regarded trilogy.
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The Rite (Forgotten Realms: The Year of the Rogue Dragons, Book 2) - by Richard Lee Byers
The second in the Rogue Dragons trilogy, this book is a continuation of the first (see above), with the expected hordes of dragons and the continuing conflict and war they rage. A solid read, and a great build up to the third and final of this series.
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Temeraire (Hardcover) - by Naomi Novik
Quite a departure from your average dragon tale, this unique novel chronicles the war Napolean waged with all of Europe, with the emphasis on England. Interestingly, Novik adds a Dragon Air Force squad to aid England against Napolean's front, and a battle both on land, sea and air ensues. Definitely different, and highly imaginative and well written. Recommended for ages 15 and up.
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Behold...the Dragons! (a children's book) - by Gail Gibbons
Written and illustrated specifically for children, this book takes a general look at dragons, explaining from the get-go that they are imaginary and unreal. However, of what it does describe, it puts differnt types of dragons into five main categories, including the likes of Hercules and the giant hydra beast (sea dragon), Quetzalcotl (dragon god of the ancient Aztecs), and eventually bringing us to the Komodo dragon. The portrayal of these dragons come across as gentle and benign, ideal for children...this is not "Reign Of Fire". The book is illustrated, and is recommended for children ages 4-8.
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The Enchanted Forest Chronicles: Dealing with Dragons / Searching for Dragons / Calling on Dragons / Talking to Dragons [BOX SET] (Paperback) - by Patricia C. Wrede
Patricia C. Wrede is a well experienced dragon tale spinner, (see #4 above, "Dealing With Dragons"), and she shines through in this collection of dragon tales exploring the exploits of Cimroene, a princess-warrior who becomes accepted in a society of dragons. This collection explores every story to date with Cimorene in a 4-set series. This collection is highly recommended. No illustrations, recommended ages 13 and up.
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Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern Trilogy) - by Anne McCaffrey
The Pern series is widely recognized as some of fantasy's most authoritive works on dragon lore, and Dragonflight follows in the same tradition. Following years of of peace on the planet of Pern, an ancient threat rears it's head, and Lessa becomes the heroine protagonist who mounts a dragon queen to thwart the planet's deadliest enemy. A great science fiction story for both young and old alike. Highly recommended.
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Tooth and Claw - by Jo Walton
An intruguing book in which all it's characters are dragons, living in a dragon society with a ruling class, servants, clergy adn the like. This story revolves around the idea that a dragon's strength is amassed by "eating" the remains of deceased parents, and a struggle between five dragon children ensues over the feeding and fight for power that culminates in what is surely a fresh take on dragon society, and dragon lore in general.
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