Uncover an exciting and magical world where dragons exist with Discovering Dragons, compiled by a well-respected dracologist and an authority on archaedracology. From frigid poles to the blazing equator, from down deep in the underworld to the stormiest seas and beyond, dragons inhabit every habitat and niche available. They display mind-bending diversity; some breathe fire and some haunt the skies. Some have even developed complex language, communicating through a series of sounds and color pulses in their skin. Read through the life’s work of a dracologist and learn the biology and cultural significance of dragons. From the dragons that battled with the Knights of the Round Table to those that grappled with Greek gods, you will become an expert in dragon lore across Europe, China, Central America, and elsewhere around the world. Inside you’ll find: - Marine dragons, ice dragons, arboreal dragons, burrowing dragons, volcanic lava swimmers, aerial dragons, desert dragons, and more - Dragon biology, including how to distinguish between wyverns, amphitheres, wyrms, drakes, dragons proper, faes, cockatrices, lindwurms, lung dragons, and salamanders - 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 are able to mimic colors and patterns to better ambush prey? - Diet, hunting behaviors, and how to avoid becoming a dragon’s next meal - The appearance and developmental stages of dragon eggs - And much more! With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Julius Csotonyi and a four-page gatefold poster, you’ll get an unparalleled look at these legendary creatures with Discovering Dragons. Just watch out for breathing fire!

"Dragons inhabit every habitat and niche available, from frigid poles to blazing deserts, from down deep in the underworld to the stormiest seas and beyond. They display mind-bending diversity; some breathe fire and some haunt the skies. Read through the life's work of a dracologist and learn about the biology and cultural significance of dragons"--Back cover.

Inside Out Dragon is a treasure trove of dazzling illustrations and fascinating text, and a die-cut model within the book’s pages will take you inside dragons and their lairs to uncover, page by page, the secrets of the mythical beasts that wing through legends around the world.

Join Hiccup, Toothless, and the rest of the gang at the Berk Dragon Training Academy as they encounter their first new species of dragon in this 8x8 storybook retelling based on a popular episode of Riders of Berk! The Berk Dragon Training Academy finds a baby dragon in the forest that is nothing like anything they’ve ever seen before—it’s part of an entirely new species! After discovering it has the ability to fly in a flaming cyclone pattern, they name the species the Tymphoomerang and the dragon Torch. But Toothless isn’t nearly as excited about Torch as everyone else is—does he know something Hiccup and the gang don’t? DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk © 2015 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.

A brand-new edition of the classic book of Serpentology brought to you by the brilliant Graeme Base Was Bjorn of Bromme one of the greatest explorers of the Viking Age or just a simple-minded, lice-infested Barbarian with a passion for beach volleyball? Could Soong Mei Ying really have discovered every Asiatic Dragon known to Serpentology, or was she just a thirteenth-century teenage who wanted to travel and meet people? Did Dr E. F. Liebermann perish after discovering the Common Green Draak, also known as the 'Awful Gurgler', or was he suffering from a severe bout of jungle madness? The answers to these questions and more will not be found within the pages of this book - but a lot of great big Dragons will . . . Visit graemebase.com

A revised and expanded edition of the 1996 book in which a group of eccentric Victorian scientists describes and catalogs dragons from around the world, including everything from their natural habitats to their unusual eating habits.