Dragon Myths and Legends - Newman, Samantha
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Are you brave enough to enter the dragon's lair? You'll discover a world of myth, magic, and mystery in this collection of 15 extraordinary tales from around the world. Stories of these majestic creatures - whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible - have fascinated people for centuries, and can be found in many cultures. This artfully written, opulently illustrated book brings to life dragons of all kinds, from the greatest to the smallest, from serpentine river spirits to cave-dwelling firebreathers and high-flying denizens of the heavens. The stories in this book capture the magic and…mehr

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Are you brave enough to enter the dragon's lair? You'll discover a world of myth, magic, and mystery in this collection of 15 extraordinary tales from around the world. Stories of these majestic creatures - whether wise and noble or cruel and terrible - have fascinated people for centuries, and can be found in many cultures. This artfully written, opulently illustrated book brings to life dragons of all kinds, from the greatest to the smallest, from serpentine river spirits to cave-dwelling firebreathers and high-flying denizens of the heavens. The stories in this book capture the magic and awe of these magnificent creatures, and include the lucky, rain-bringing Chinese dragon, the story of Saint George, and the dragons that brought hot springs to America. STORIES IN THIS BOOK: • North America - How the Hot Springs Were Made • Peru - Amaru • South Africa - Thakane and the Dragon • China - The Four Dragons • Japan - Susanoo • Philippines - Bakunawa • South Korea - The Dragon King • Turkey - George and the Dragon • Vietnam - The Land of Dragons • Germany - The Dragon's Grandmother • Iceland - The Lake Dragon • Poland - The Wawel Dragon • Slovenia - The Ljubljana Drgaon • UK (English) - Lambton Worm • UK (Welsh) - Y Ddraig Goch A fantastic read for children aged 8+.
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Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London. Samantha Newman is a children's fiction author with a talent for humor and a flair for the fantastic. She has adapted folk tales from around the world; brought Shakespeare to a modern audience; and remixed fairy tales. Khoa Le is an award-winning author and illustrator of numerous picture books based in Vietnam. She has worked with many top publishers, including Hachette and Usbourne and in 2020 she won best illustrator for the Northern Lights Book Awards. Khoa also works as a graphic designer and painter and has participated in several group and solo exhibitions in different Asian countries.