Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons | 
| Authors: Dugald Steer, Helen Ward, Douglas Carrel
Creators: Dr. Ernest Drake, Wayne Anderson
Publisher: Templar Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 5199
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 12 x 10.2 x 1
ISBN: 1840115033
EAN: 9781840115031
ASIN: 1840115033
Publication Date: October 1, 2003
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 dragons for kids November 12, 2008
Bought this books many years ago for a little boy, who years later still reads and enjoys it an abolute must for any young wanabe dragon lover. fantastic read lots to keep little hands busy love it myself
Dragons, dragons and dragons August 5, 2008
This is a brilliant book and it is a must read for many I am sure it is as phenominal as all the other books about dragonology and an important one for collectors.Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons
Excellente! December 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love dragons and this book gives me all the knowledge I need to know a lot and a lot about dragons. It gives information about each type of dragon, including where it is found. It gives a book of records of dragon sightings, dragon riddles and a lot more.
So funny and entertaining August 12, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
It's a beautifully produced, funny, most amazing book I've seen on the "science" of Dragonology. Very good idea, beautiful illustrations, witty text, fun pull-outs, even samples of shed dragon skin, wing membranes and dragon dust. We learn much about dragons, from their life cycles and behaviors to their flying techniques... At today's meeting all mother's from my son's preschool made a collective order for 17 copies of Dragonology together with additional 17 copies of "Why Some Cats Are Rascals" - an incredibly educational cat's story for children. It is full of puzzles, hidden activitys and more.
 Dragonologists April 22, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Ever wonder why Smaug hoarded all that treasure? Apparently it was just to impress the lady dragons. That's only one detail of "Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons," a faux-scholarly book that gives intricate details to the legendary beasts. (The actual author is Dugald A. Steer).
Without robbing dragons of their mystique, we get an overview of them: there are intricate studies of the different kinds of dragons, from the Eastern lung to the Australian marsupial (which is a bit too silly for the tongue-in-cheek tone of the book). "Dr. Drake" also examines their habits, such as courtship rituals and parenting, as well as the the biological means by which they spew flames, and the reason why they hoard gems.
He also gives quite a bit of advice for the budding dragonolist, ranging from the obscure (hide shiny objects from baby dragons) to the ordinary (wear fireproof clothing). Finally, there is a historical overview of famous dragonologists from around the world, and spells that assist them.
Dragons are a staple of legend and literature, although a neglected one. Though "Dragonology" is presented as a serious work, Steer never forgets to keep his tongue in cheek. It's a fun read, with lots of detail and thought -- after all, it can't be easy to document the physiology of a beast that doesn't, technically, exist.
Taken on its own, the book might merely be cute. But Steer also includes little details like a faux library card belonging to Ernest Drake, a little letter enclosed in a special envelope, and an inscription on the inner front cover: "To Friendly Dragons" followed by a bunch of Tolkienesque runes.
And the illustrations are as much a part as the faux-scholarly text. Classic-looking pictures of various kinds of dragons are only one part of it; there are also looks at embroyonic dragons in the egg, the different egg shapes, a foldout map that shows where the various species live, and several pictures of the anatomy of dragons, including musculature, skeleton, and things like claws, wing "fingers" and optic nerves.
Okay, maybe dragons don't exist. Big deal. The faux-scholarly tone, exquisite illustrations and intricate detail of "Dr. Ernest Drake's Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons" makes it an immensely fun read.
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