Why keep a dragon? There are many reasons. What else can protect your treasure . . . impress your friends . . . make diamonds out of coal . . . work as a model for coats of arms . . . heat your home? Kids who enjoy whimsy will be delighted by this beautifully illustrated owner's manual for dragon fanciers. It tells about the wide range of different dragons available, the characteristics of each, and the equipment and supplies that every dragon owner should have on hand. (For instance, a fire extinguisher.) The book is a fanciful blend of dragon lore and colorful art, the latter including diagrams of parts of winged and non-winged dragons, portraits of sea serpents, depictions of Asian dragons, and many others. More than 250 color illustrations in all. Here's a book that's fun from first page to last.
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(back cover)
Have you ever dreamed of raising your very own
dragon? Now you can.
Within the past few decades, dragon-breeders have sprung up worldwide. And here is the very first guidebook devoted to raising and keeping the unique creatures they supply.
The author of this essential manual is none other than the world-renowned dragon scholar, John Topsell. A distant relative of the famous naturalist, Edward Topsell, John has spent much of his life raising dragons.
Learn all you need to know about the raising process: selecting and acquiring an available breed; building the perfect enclosure; hatching a dragon egg; feeding and grooming; training and riding; showing your dragon in competition; and much, much more. Hundreds of stunning illustrations complement the text.
With this extraordinary book always in hand, you'll enjoy many happy years with the world's most mysterious and satisfying animal companion.
The "Editor"
Award-winning author Joseph Nigg has researched and written about fantastic animals for more than twenty years, his previous books including The Book of Gryphons, The book of Fabulous Beasts, and The Book of Dragons and Other Mythical Beasts. He has taught at several colleges and universities and lives in Denver, Colorado.
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Hardback. Zustand: Fair. Malone, Dan (illustrator). The popular dragons from this title's first edition have just gotten bigger With larger color illustrations and larger type on larger pages than ever, this book's brand-new edition is certain to attract that unique set of young pet owners who prefer keeping dragons to owning a puppy, kitten, or goldfish. Kids who delight in humorous flights of imagination will love this beautifully illustrated dragon owner's manual. It shows walking, flying, fire-breathing, and sea-going dragons, describing the characteristics of each and the equipment and supplies every dragon owner should have on hand. Boys and girls will learn everything they need to know about the raising process, including-- Selecting a dragon breed from among the many that are available Building the perfect enclosure Hatching a dragon's egg Feeding, grooming, training, and riding Showing a dragon in dragon show competition . . .and much, more. And kids will be both amused and delighted by the hundreds of stunning illustrations that complement the text. Bonus Feature: Kids can decorate their bedroom or playroom wall with a dramatic 14 x 19 Dragon Poster, folded and enclosed in every copy of this book. Artikel-Nr. 00088763599
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Hardback. Zustand: Good. Malone, Dan (illustrator). The popular dragons from this title's first edition have just gotten bigger With larger color illustrations and larger type on larger pages than ever, this book's brand-new edition is certain to attract that unique set of young pet owners who prefer keeping dragons to owning a puppy, kitten, or goldfish. Kids who delight in humorous flights of imagination will love this beautifully illustrated dragon owner's manual. It shows walking, flying, fire-breathing, and sea-going dragons, describing the characteristics of each and the equipment and supplies every dragon owner should have on hand. Boys and girls will learn everything they need to know about the raising process, including-- Selecting a dragon breed from among the many that are available Building the perfect enclosure Hatching a dragon's egg Feeding, grooming, training, and riding Showing a dragon in dragon show competition . . .and much, more. And kids will be both amused and delighted by the hundreds of stunning illustrations that complement the text. Bonus Feature: Kids can decorate their bedroom or playroom wall with a dramatic 14 x 19 Dragon Poster, folded and enclosed in every copy of this book. Artikel-Nr. 00109799262
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Malone, Dan (illustrator). How to Raise And Keep a Dragon This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Artikel-Nr. 7719-9780764159206
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