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The magnificent book of dragons / written by Stella Caldwell ; illustrated by Gonzalso Kenny.

Caldwell, Stella, (author.). Kenny, Gonzalo, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. 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."--Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781681887395
ISBN: 1681887398
Physical Description: 80 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 31 cm
Publisher: San Francisco : Weldon Owen, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Illustrator's name is spelled incorrectly on title page as "Gonzalso Kenny," and correctly on cover as "Gonzalo Kenny."

Formatted Contents Note:

Tiamat -- Typhon -- Shenlong -- The colchian dragon -- The lernaean hydra -- The great firelake -- The jaculus -- The dragon of silence -- Bida -- Futs-long -- The basilisk -- The red dragon -- The tatzelwurm -- Apalala -- Quetzelcoatl -- Fafnir -- Zmey Gorynich -- Jörmungandr -- The wawel dragon -- Apep -- THe loch ness monster -- The cockatrice -- Nidhogg -- Yamata no orochi -- The knucker -- Ryūjun -- Wyvern -- Boitatá -- Vritra -- Phaya naga -- The tarasque -- The rainbow serpent -- The piasa bird -- The amaru -- The amphisbaena -- The Ethiopian dragon.