{"product_id":"dragons-around-the-world-hardcover","title":"Dragons Around the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSally Nicholls\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaria Francesca Melis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany cultures tell stories about dragon-like creatures--some are fearsome and others are surprisingly friendly. This gloriously illustrated compendium celebrates them all!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing snappy summaries of famous myths and surprising facts drawn from historical sources, \u003cem\u003eDragons Around the World\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate reference book for dragon fans the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover China's lucky Long dragon and Japan's pearl-clasping Ryujin, among other super serpents including the many-headed Hydra from ancient Greece and St. Jordi's fearsome match, Drac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Sally Nicholls has drawn research from the British Library's extensive cultural archives and her own intrepid travels to write about a global cast of dragons from a range of cultures and locations. A showcase at the back of the book traces each dragon's cultural origins through museum objects featuring dragons. Brought to life through the exquisite illustrations of Maria Francesca Melis, this book is a must-have for fans of dragons and mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor ages 7+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTHE ULTIMATE REFERENCE BOOK FOR DRAGON FANS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover Aido-Hwedo, the dragon holding Earth together, and the whale-eating Leviathan who boils the ocean around him with his terrible stench. Improve your luck by spotting the kind yong dragon and find out how Hercules defeated the many-headed Hydra. After your adventures, wander through the Dragon Museum to learn how each dragon has existed in cultures all over the world for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Sally A. Nicholls, with the input of cultural consultants from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 11.8 x 9.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850086629430,"sku":"9780500654019","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/4569\/8614\/files\/4ZkMQXJFLE9780500654019.webp?v=1790167853","url":"https:\/\/outerrealmbooksbeyond.com\/products\/dragons-around-the-world-hardcover","provider":"Outer Realm Books \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}