Download or read book The Book of Dragons Other Mythical Beasts written by Joe Nigg and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beasts that inhabit the realms of ancient myth and folklore are among the most compelling creatures of imagination. This is a modern collection of animal lore in the tradition of natural histories, including beasts from all over the world.
Download or read book Big Book of Dragons Monsters and Other Mythical Creatures written by Ernst Lehner and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an illustrated look at dragons, griffins, werewolves, serpent monsters, sirens, mermaids, and other mythical creatures of land, sea, and air and includes text with legends from around the world.
Download or read book Eric Carle s Animals Animals written by Eric Carle and published by World of Eric Carle. This book was released on 1989-08-17 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated collection of poems by a variety of authors describing the peculiarities of pets and wild and domestic animals.
Download or read book Mythical and Fabulous Creatures written by Malcolm South and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1987-03-12 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This serious, scholarly treatment of 20 imaginary beings, from dragon and phoenix to giants and fairies, discusses the origin of each as an idea, its symbolism and lore, and its appearances in art, literature, or film. . . . Extensive bibliographies follow the generally ambitious and erudite essays while a final catch-all article and selective bibliography cover still more ground, at a gallop. . . . [There] are a number of thoughtful and well-written interpretive investigations into the nature and history of some persistent types. Entries on the Basilisk, Harpies, Medusa, and the Sphinx are particularly fine: here one feels that the mystery and power of these imaginative creatures is not vitiated by scholarly taxidermy. Library Journal [This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful. Recommended for all libraries supporting research in mythology, fantasy, folklore, or popular culture. Choice
Download or read book Fantastic Beasts of the Nineteenth Century written by Anton Seder and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fanciful creatures slither, swim, and soar through this full-color adaptation of a rare 19th-century German portfolio. The colorful images include exotic birds and fishes, dramatic reptiles and amphibians, and scores of ferocious dragons.
Download or read book Dragons Fantasy written by Kythera of Anevern and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates how to draw dragons, fairies, ogres, merfolk, and everything in between!
Download or read book Dragons and Other Fabulous Beasts written by Richard Blythe and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-page illustrations bring to life the dreadful dragons, fabulous birds and horses, monsters of the deep, serpents, and other curious creatures described in fables, myths, and legends.
Download or read book Dragons and Other Fabulous Beasts written by Richard Blythe and published by . This book was released on 1980-03 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-page illustrations bring to life the dreadful dragons, fabulous birds and horses, monsters of the deep, serpents, and other curious creatures described in fables, myths, and legends.
Download or read book Fabulous Beasts and Demons written by Heinz Adolf Mode and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Magnificent Magical Beasts written by Simon Holland and published by Bloomsbury USA Childrens. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With legendary magical beasts making the leap from page to the silver screen, this beautifully illustrated guide to fantastical creatures is the perfect gateway into their mysterious world . . . Step into the enchanted, cinematic world of dragons, werewolves, mermaids, and dozens of other creatures in this spellbinding, fully illustrated guide to magical beasts. And prepare to see magical beasts from around the world in a brand new way! Discover why the phoenix sings an enchanting song, how to tame a unicorn, the best way to defeat a basilisk, and much more, in full color illustrations so vivid that each creature seems as though it's leaping off of a movie screen. This book is a must-have on every aspiring magical beast expert's journey to immersing themselves in this thrilling new world.
Download or read book The Magnificent Book of Dragons written by Stella Caldwell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again. 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.
Download or read book Dragons of Fantasy written by Anne C. Petty and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragons of Fantasy discusses dragons in fantasy fiction, with commentary on seven well-known fantasy writers, including Tolkien, Le Guin, and McCaffrey. Also included are sections on how to write dragons as characters, and an overview of dragons in literature and art.
Download or read book Dragons in the Dust written by Ralph E. Molnar and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2004-03-30 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What caused their extinction remains a mystery, and one that makes an intriguing conclusion to this portrait of a true dragon of the past.
Download or read book Lions Dragons Other Beasts written by Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beasts of every land and clime : an introduction to medieval aquamanilia / Peter Barnet -- A technical history of medieval aquamanilia / Pete Dandridge -- Nuremberg as a center of aquamanilia production / Ursula Mende -- Catalogue : aquamanilia from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other collections / Peter Barnet and Pete Dandridge -- Checklist : exhibited works associated with aquamanilia / Leslie Bussis Tait -- Introduction to DVD insert, video recreation of the casting of a lion aquamanile.
Download or read book Dragons and Other Fantastic Creatures in Origami written by John Montroll and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-03-19 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Instructions for 27 models of fantasy figures including 10 dragons, a wizard, ogre, unicorn, phoenix, and other imaginary creatures"--
Download or read book Gurps Dragons written by Phil Masters and published by Steve Jackson Games. This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragons! The most fabulous of all fabulous beasts. Throughout history, around the world, tales of fire-breathing monsters have stirred awe and terror. Now . . . play a dragon. Take to the air with prodigious wingbeats, soaring effortlessly for hundreds of miles. Terrify your foes with fire, claws, and teeth. Gather your hoard. Study ancient lore and magic . . . and take human form to walk in the world of men! GURPS Dragons includes: Origins of the dragon, through myth and legend and even true history. How do dragons fly? How to hunt dragons . . . and survive. Creating dragon characters in GURPS. Dragon-specific combat maneuvers. Templates for Firedrakes, Naga, Chinese Dragons, Sea Serpents, and others. Ideas for dragon-centric campaigns, including two campaign backgrounds! A special Appendix converts the game material to the GURPS Fourth Edition rules, making it even more useful!
Download or read book Dragons Unicorns Chimeras and Clickers written by Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP and published by Laura VanArendonk Baugh. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are animals trained in a zoo for the most endangered species of all? Join Marian and Ana as they travel through a zoo full of magical, mythical creatures, where good training allows for better care of the animals as well as safety for the trainers and public education. Learn about positive reinforcement with some of the most fantastic beasts ever seen—and then try the same techniques with your pets at home! Laura VanArendonk Baugh is known internationally for her animal training and behavior work and is the author of the bestselling training books Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out and Social, Civil, and Savvy. In this book for young readers and novice trainers, she combines her training skill with her fantastic fiction for a fun, easy-to-grasp introduction to clicker training.
