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The Ultimate Dragon Field Guide

The Fantastical Explorer's Handbook
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The Ultimate Dragon Field Guide by Kelly Gauthier is a captivating journey into the world of dragons, designed to enchant young readers. This book combines vibrant illustrations with intriguing facts, allowing children to explore different dragon species, their habitats, and unique abilities. It serves as both an educational resource and a magical adventure into the legends and wonders of these mythical creatures.
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This charming children's book is perfect for young readers who have a fascination with mythical creatures and enjoy imaginative storytelling. You might have fun exploring the enchanting and detailed illustrations along with fun facts about dragons that spark creativity and wonder. Dive into the magic of a world where these legendary beasts are brought to life, making it an ideal choice for little adventurers and dreamers.

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Discover the magical world of the dragons of legend with this field guide---created as if a dracologist painted these illustrations and made these notes while out collecting research.

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Discover the magical world of the dragons of legend with this field guide—created as if a dracologist painted these illustrations and made these notes while out collecting research.

Pick up the journal of a fantastical explorer and discover the best dragons across the universe. Encounter dragons of all shapes and sizes and note observations on each species’ appearance, diet, hunting strategies, and more. Most importantly, learn how to avoid becoming a dragon’s next meal! This spectacular visual guide gets you up close and personal with these awesome creatures. 

This field guide features:

  • Detailed watercolor illustrations that will captivate young readers
  • Marine dragons, ice dragons, arboreal dragons, burrowing dragons, volcanic lava swimmers, aerial dragons, desert dragons, and more 
  • Dragon anatomy, including how the fire-generation organ system works, types of scales, feathers, quills, armor plating, horns, claws, teeth, and more 
  • Cool features and capabilities: did you know that some dragons possess sound-dampening wings Or that others can mimic colors and patterns to better ambush prey
  • Beautiful leather and foil packaging  

This informative book will introduce you to the creatures that have famously featured in tales around the world—from the Knights of the Round Table to the ancient Greek gods—and the wild and mysterious beasts you never knew existed. 

Series: Ultimate Field Guides

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  • The Ultimate Dragon Field Guide
    Discover the magical world of the dragons of legend with this field guide—created as if a dracologist painted these illustrations and made these notes while out collecting research.Pick up the journal of a fantastical explorer and discover the best dragons across the universe. Encounter dragons of all shapes and sizes and note observations on each species’ appearance, diet, hunting strategies,...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781646434442

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Julius Csotonyi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 303g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Kelly Gauthier Cormier is a Boston-based writer and editor. When she's not working, Kelly can often be found on a boat, in the water, or sitting on the end of a dock reading a book. She is also the author of Discovering Bugs, The Bug Handbook, Discovering Planets and Moons, and The Little Chunky Book of Dinosaurs. Dr. Julius Csotonyi is one of the world's most high-profile and talented contemporary scientific illustrators. His considerable academic expertise informs his stunning, dynamic art. He has created life-sized dinosaur murals for the Royal Ontario Museum and for the?Children's Museum of Indianapolis, as well as most of the artwork for the exhibit "Deep Time" in the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. He lives in Canada. His books include?Dinosaur World; Discovering Reptiles;?Discovering Sharks;?Discovering Bugs;?Discovering Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises;?Discovering Tigers, Lions, & Other Big Cats;?The Paleoart of Julius Csotonyi;?Prehistoric Predators; Dino World; Shark World; and Bug World.

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