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Dragon World
Immerse yourself in the rich, fascinating history of dragons in this illustrated gift book.
Meet the fire-breathing beasts of mythology in this beautifully illustrated book brimming with scaled behemoths.
Lurking in every corner of the earth, from the deepest depths of the oceans, to the tips of the tallest mountains, even tucked beneath the very ground that you tread on, dragons watch and wait. They take many forms--sea monsters, serpents, wild cats, eagles, and they represent many different things; Gods to be revered, evil kings to be feared, wise friends, and fierce foes. So, when you accidentally step on a sinewy vine and it whips out from under your feet, or invisible forces gently fan warm air across your face, or the acrid smell of cinders pokes at the back of your throat, how will you know whether to stand and wonder, or run and hide?
Dragons have breathed fire into our minds since we could first imagine, but why do they exist in stories from every land in the world? Come in and explore Dragon World . Look into their lairs while they make shape-shifting mischief, playing with the weather and protecting earthly treasures. Soar across continents into tales as old as time. Prowl through the pages to discover rare dragon species. Find clues to track them and master how to draw them. Behold the earthly dragons of today!
Meet the fire-breathing beasts of mythology in this beautifully illustrated book brimming with scaled behemoths.
Lurking in every corner of the earth, from the deepest depths of the oceans, to the tips of the tallest mountains, even tucked beneath the very ground that you tread on, dragons watch and wait. They take many forms--sea monsters, serpents, wild cats, eagles, and they represent many different things; Gods to be revered, evil kings to be feared, wise friends, and fierce foes. So, when you accidentally step on a sinewy vine and it whips out from under your feet, or invisible forces gently fan warm air across your face, or the acrid smell of cinders pokes at the back of your throat, how will you know whether to stand and wonder, or run and hide?
Dragons have breathed fire into our minds since we could first imagine, but why do they exist in stories from every land in the world? Come in and explore Dragon World . Look into their lairs while they make shape-shifting mischief, playing with the weather and protecting earthly treasures. Soar across continents into tales as old as time. Prowl through the pages to discover rare dragon species. Find clues to track them and master how to draw them. Behold the earthly dragons of today!
80 pages, Hardcover
First published March 4, 2021
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February 10, 2024
5/5 ⭐
My inner child is on cloud nine right now, happiest she has ever been and the most excited, probably playing dragon princess in our childhood orchard together with our first dog, our always-faithful helper in all the games we always made up.
My inner child is on cloud nine right now, happiest she has ever been and the most excited, probably playing dragon princess in our childhood orchard together with our first dog, our always-faithful helper in all the games we always made up.
September 29, 2023
- veľký formát
- pre deti od 7 rokov
- nádherne ilustrácie
- stručne informácie
- krásne spracovanie
Milovníci dračích bytostí sa konečne dočkali nádherného spracovania. Kniha je síce pre deti, no na svoje si prídu aj dospelí. Ja som si knihu hneď po jej otvorení zamilovala. Nešlo to inak, ilustrácie a spracovanie mi doslove vyrazili dych.
Draky už stáročia lietajú na krídlach ľudskej predstavivosti po celom svete. Majú rôznu podobu od uctievaných bohov, tajomných bytostí cez múdrych priateľov až po hrozivých nepriateľov. Čím sú však v skutočnosti, ako sa dajú rozlíšiť, kde sa nachádzajú a aké tajomstvá skrývajú ? Kniha Svet drakov vám všetky tieto otázky zodpovie.
Kniha obsahuje mapy a je rozdelená na štyri kategórie. Ázijské draky, Európske draky, Svetové draky a dračie objavy.
Vedeli ste, že ázijské draky nemajú krídla, žijú v blízkosti vody, lietajú pomocou mágie a väčšinou sú ochrancami ľudí ? Európske draky sa zas spájali s prírodou, lesmi a horami, boli to mocné okrídlené bytosti s nadprirodzenými schopnosťami. A že svetové draky sú väčšinou jednotlivci roztrúsení po divočinách sveta medzi ktoré patria napríklad dúhový, víly, zemný, či snežný drak ?
Jediná chyba tejto knihy je tá, že má iba 80 strán. Veľmi sa však teším, že konečne vyšla kniha o drakoch. Prosíme si viac náučných kníh o týchto úžasných bytostiach.
Dracarys !
- pre deti od 7 rokov
- nádherne ilustrácie
- stručne informácie
- krásne spracovanie
Milovníci dračích bytostí sa konečne dočkali nádherného spracovania. Kniha je síce pre deti, no na svoje si prídu aj dospelí. Ja som si knihu hneď po jej otvorení zamilovala. Nešlo to inak, ilustrácie a spracovanie mi doslove vyrazili dych.
Draky už stáročia lietajú na krídlach ľudskej predstavivosti po celom svete. Majú rôznu podobu od uctievaných bohov, tajomných bytostí cez múdrych priateľov až po hrozivých nepriateľov. Čím sú však v skutočnosti, ako sa dajú rozlíšiť, kde sa nachádzajú a aké tajomstvá skrývajú ? Kniha Svet drakov vám všetky tieto otázky zodpovie.
Kniha obsahuje mapy a je rozdelená na štyri kategórie. Ázijské draky, Európske draky, Svetové draky a dračie objavy.
Vedeli ste, že ázijské draky nemajú krídla, žijú v blízkosti vody, lietajú pomocou mágie a väčšinou sú ochrancami ľudí ? Európske draky sa zas spájali s prírodou, lesmi a horami, boli to mocné okrídlené bytosti s nadprirodzenými schopnosťami. A že svetové draky sú väčšinou jednotlivci roztrúsení po divočinách sveta medzi ktoré patria napríklad dúhový, víly, zemný, či snežný drak ?
Jediná chyba tejto knihy je tá, že má iba 80 strán. Veľmi sa však teším, že konečne vyšla kniha o drakoch. Prosíme si viac náučných kníh o týchto úžasných bytostiach.
Dracarys !
January 1, 2026
this is actually so cute
also what a good way to start 2026; with a dragon book and a short break from the long ass series i am reading.
but genuinely this is really pretty. the artworks are gorgeus and it's designes beautifully and sweet and i like the lil stories inbetween
also what a good way to start 2026; with a dragon book and a short break from the long ass series i am reading.
but genuinely this is really pretty. the artworks are gorgeus and it's designes beautifully and sweet and i like the lil stories inbetween
January 1, 2026
Amazing book! I love dragons, and I learned so much! I absolutely love the illustrations and I love how much color there is on each page! Great book!
May 28, 2022
i have to say, DK will be the end of to me, seriously.
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sonum olacak bu yayınevi benim! niye bu kadar güzel kitaplar hem de böylesi illüstrasyonlarla basarsın ki? facia olan kısmı elimde basılı olarak tutamayışım ama iki sayfası var ki bastırıp duvarıma asacağım. hiç değise bunu yapayım 😿
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sonum olacak bu yayınevi benim! niye bu kadar güzel kitaplar hem de böylesi illüstrasyonlarla basarsın ki? facia olan kısmı elimde basılı olarak tutamayışım ama iki sayfası var ki bastırıp duvarıma asacağım. hiç değise bunu yapayım 😿
September 1, 2022
Erstaunlich, oder? Auf der ganzen Welt gibt es Geschichten über Drachen. Obwohl noch nie jemand einen gesehen hat. Die „Magische Welt der Drachen“ wirft einen Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Drachen, die überall in der Welt auftauchten. Interessant dabei ist immer wieder, welche Arten von Drachen es überhaupt gibt, wo ich mich immer frage, weshalb diese Wesen überhaupt als Drachen bezeichnet werden.
Aufgeteilt ist das Buch in vier wesentliche Kapitel: Europäische Drachen, asiatische Drachen, Andere Drachen und Drachenwissen. Das letzte Kapitel gibt ein paar Anregungen für Kinder (oder auch Eltern?), wie man sich mit dem Thema Drachen die Langeweile vertreiben kann. Zuvor wird aber ein Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Drachen geworfen. Dabei gibt es zu Beginn immer eine Übersicht, wo die Drachen heimisch sind, die auf den Folgeseiten vorgestellt werden.
Die Drachen selbst werden in einer Art Steckbrief vorgestellt, wobei ein jeder zusätzlich als Zeichnung zu sehen ist, da es (wenig überraschend) keine Fotos o.ä. von ihnen gibt. Die Zeichnungen wurden von Alessendra Fusi erstellt, die diese sehr farbenfroh und kindgerecht gestaltet hat. Neben den Steckbriefen werden vereinzelt Sagen und Legenden von einzelnen Drachen in Kurzform wiedergegeben. Die beleuchten kurz und knapp die Hintergründe zu bekannteren Sagen und Legenden. Werden nur die Drachen vorgestellt, so wird deren Hintergrund in wenigen Sätzen skizziert.
Auf diesen Seiten nehmen die Zeichnungen eine sehr markante Rolle ein, die sich explizit an Kinder richtet und mit vielen Details zum Stöbern durch die unterschiedlichen Drachenwelten einlädt. Selbstverständlich kann in diesem Buch sehr gut gestöbert werden. Wenn der junge Leser gerade keine Lust auf die längeren Erzählungen hat, dann macht es auch Spaß, sich einfach nur die Zeichnungen anzusehen.
Fazit
Die „Magische Welt der Drachen“ gibt keinen sehr umfassenden Einblick in die Welt der Drachen, sondern einen Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Arten und in welch unterschiedlicher Art und Weise sie in den unterschiedlichen Regionen unserer Erde aufgetaucht sind. Das macht das Buch in meinen Augen so spannend, dass die vielen, vielen unterschiedlichen Typen gezeigt werden, die in den Kulturen aller Herren Länder auftauchen. Dieses Lexikon eignet sich nicht nur für Kinder ab acht Jahren, sondern auch für alle Drachenfreunde, die keine umfassende Abhandlung über Drachen erwarten.
Hinweis: Dieses Review betrifft die deutsche Version des Buchs. Seit Goodreads das Hinzufügen von neuen Editionen gesperrt hat, kommt das Team einfach nicht hinterher - wenig überraschend. Grundsätzlich ist es ja egal, welche Edition man bewertet
Aufgeteilt ist das Buch in vier wesentliche Kapitel: Europäische Drachen, asiatische Drachen, Andere Drachen und Drachenwissen. Das letzte Kapitel gibt ein paar Anregungen für Kinder (oder auch Eltern?), wie man sich mit dem Thema Drachen die Langeweile vertreiben kann. Zuvor wird aber ein Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Drachen geworfen. Dabei gibt es zu Beginn immer eine Übersicht, wo die Drachen heimisch sind, die auf den Folgeseiten vorgestellt werden.
Die Drachen selbst werden in einer Art Steckbrief vorgestellt, wobei ein jeder zusätzlich als Zeichnung zu sehen ist, da es (wenig überraschend) keine Fotos o.ä. von ihnen gibt. Die Zeichnungen wurden von Alessendra Fusi erstellt, die diese sehr farbenfroh und kindgerecht gestaltet hat. Neben den Steckbriefen werden vereinzelt Sagen und Legenden von einzelnen Drachen in Kurzform wiedergegeben. Die beleuchten kurz und knapp die Hintergründe zu bekannteren Sagen und Legenden. Werden nur die Drachen vorgestellt, so wird deren Hintergrund in wenigen Sätzen skizziert.
Auf diesen Seiten nehmen die Zeichnungen eine sehr markante Rolle ein, die sich explizit an Kinder richtet und mit vielen Details zum Stöbern durch die unterschiedlichen Drachenwelten einlädt. Selbstverständlich kann in diesem Buch sehr gut gestöbert werden. Wenn der junge Leser gerade keine Lust auf die längeren Erzählungen hat, dann macht es auch Spaß, sich einfach nur die Zeichnungen anzusehen.
Fazit
Die „Magische Welt der Drachen“ gibt keinen sehr umfassenden Einblick in die Welt der Drachen, sondern einen Blick auf die unterschiedlichen Arten und in welch unterschiedlicher Art und Weise sie in den unterschiedlichen Regionen unserer Erde aufgetaucht sind. Das macht das Buch in meinen Augen so spannend, dass die vielen, vielen unterschiedlichen Typen gezeigt werden, die in den Kulturen aller Herren Länder auftauchen. Dieses Lexikon eignet sich nicht nur für Kinder ab acht Jahren, sondern auch für alle Drachenfreunde, die keine umfassende Abhandlung über Drachen erwarten.
Hinweis: Dieses Review betrifft die deutsche Version des Buchs. Seit Goodreads das Hinzufügen von neuen Editionen gesperrt hat, kommt das Team einfach nicht hinterher - wenig überraschend. Grundsätzlich ist es ja egal, welche Edition man bewertet
June 29, 2021
An exploration of dragons.
What a glorious book! Dragon World is a high quality, sumptuously illustrated, beautifully presented book that will appeal to children of all ages. Indeed, the illustrations are stunning artworks in their own right and there is even a tutorial at the end of the book exemplifying how to draw a dragon yourself so that Dragon World supports art as well as reading and enjoyment.
Divided into four section exploring dragons, Dragon World is packed with dragon facts, vocabulary, brand new stories, myths and legends so that there are multiple layers of enjoyment for older children. I can see Dragon World fascinating independent readers and encouraging the less confident to do some dragon research on their own because the quality of stimulus is so interesting.
Although it is the concept of dragons that is obviously the focal point of Dragon World, so much more is packed into these pages. There’s nature and gemology, geography and history, evolution, language and art. I thought including an index so that children can learn how to access non-fiction books at the same time as enjoying Dragon World was an inspired touch. The unifying presentation of facts about appearance, dwelling, powers and traits also supports this. There’s sufficient content in Dragon World to support an entire term’s worth of learning in a KS2 classroom and to inspire and entertain individual children in the home.
I thought Dragon World was fabulous.
What a glorious book! Dragon World is a high quality, sumptuously illustrated, beautifully presented book that will appeal to children of all ages. Indeed, the illustrations are stunning artworks in their own right and there is even a tutorial at the end of the book exemplifying how to draw a dragon yourself so that Dragon World supports art as well as reading and enjoyment.
Divided into four section exploring dragons, Dragon World is packed with dragon facts, vocabulary, brand new stories, myths and legends so that there are multiple layers of enjoyment for older children. I can see Dragon World fascinating independent readers and encouraging the less confident to do some dragon research on their own because the quality of stimulus is so interesting.
Although it is the concept of dragons that is obviously the focal point of Dragon World, so much more is packed into these pages. There’s nature and gemology, geography and history, evolution, language and art. I thought including an index so that children can learn how to access non-fiction books at the same time as enjoying Dragon World was an inspired touch. The unifying presentation of facts about appearance, dwelling, powers and traits also supports this. There’s sufficient content in Dragon World to support an entire term’s worth of learning in a KS2 classroom and to inspire and entertain individual children in the home.
I thought Dragon World was fabulous.
November 19, 2025
Dragon World authored by Tamara Macfarlane and illustrated by Alessandra Fusi
I love beautifully illustrated books, and this is exactly what drew me to this book. This book contains a mixture of dragon lore from all over the world as well as stories about dragons and references to real animals with dragon like features. It is a children's book based on how simple the writing is, but it can be enjoyed across generations since I believe young and old alike can and should be allowed to enjoy picture books.
To me, it is interesting to think that all over the world myths and stories exist about these similar looking fantasy creatures. This book explains how the myths might have originated through a mixture of ancient people's trying to explain the discovery of dinosaur bones, the then unexplained occurrence of natural phenomena, and as part of folk tales used to inspire and teach. This book also has some myths inspired stories, including from China, Japan, Wales, the Norse, and West Africa. Considering that dragons famously are thought to horde treasure, the book has a section on some of the rarest gems of the world. It mentions certain interesting facts. For example, I did not know that a Komodo Dragon has been documented to eat prey as large as water buffalo. Or that Pterodactyls were able to fly despite their huge size because their bones were hollow, similar to birds.
I love beautifully illustrated books, and this is exactly what drew me to this book. This book contains a mixture of dragon lore from all over the world as well as stories about dragons and references to real animals with dragon like features. It is a children's book based on how simple the writing is, but it can be enjoyed across generations since I believe young and old alike can and should be allowed to enjoy picture books.
To me, it is interesting to think that all over the world myths and stories exist about these similar looking fantasy creatures. This book explains how the myths might have originated through a mixture of ancient people's trying to explain the discovery of dinosaur bones, the then unexplained occurrence of natural phenomena, and as part of folk tales used to inspire and teach. This book also has some myths inspired stories, including from China, Japan, Wales, the Norse, and West Africa. Considering that dragons famously are thought to horde treasure, the book has a section on some of the rarest gems of the world. It mentions certain interesting facts. For example, I did not know that a Komodo Dragon has been documented to eat prey as large as water buffalo. Or that Pterodactyls were able to fly despite their huge size because their bones were hollow, similar to birds.
March 10, 2021
A wonderful book full of dragons from fairy tales to myths and legends. This is an extremely well-researched book that explores the origins of dragon history, originally created to explain dinosaurs, and how these have become enmeshed in cultures across the world. The illustrations are detailed and evocative, delighting the reader with a range of hues from fiery red dragons through to mystical greens and blues. There's lots to explore - facts, quotes, maps - and also a step-by-step instruction on how to draw your own dragon.
Aimed at MG - this book would appeal to any children who love these magical creatures!
Aimed at MG - this book would appeal to any children who love these magical creatures!
February 5, 2024
The cover is gorgeous dragons and all the dragons are depicted in beautiful watercolors.
The entire book is illustrated with cool dragons from around the world.
While reading this book, I enjoyed thinking, "What if there were so many big and colorful dragons flying around in the vast sky?"
The appeal of dragons is that they have a gorgeous appearance reminiscent of all reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals.
Dragons are recognized as a myth, but there may have been dinosaurs flying around in the Mesozoic Era.
The entire book is illustrated with cool dragons from around the world.
While reading this book, I enjoyed thinking, "What if there were so many big and colorful dragons flying around in the vast sky?"
The appeal of dragons is that they have a gorgeous appearance reminiscent of all reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals.
Dragons are recognized as a myth, but there may have been dinosaurs flying around in the Mesozoic Era.
November 21, 2021
This is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book for middle grades. It covers dragon myths from all around, but focuses on Asian and European dragons. Therr are facts about dragon characteristics, dwelling, and powers, as well as some short dragon myths/stories.
Great short read for anyone who wants to know more about dragons, and a great book to add to a dragon lover's collection.
Great short read for anyone who wants to know more about dragons, and a great book to add to a dragon lover's collection.
February 17, 2022
Rating: 4.5 Stars
So glad I read this because the mythology was fascinating and the illustrations were absolutely magical!! This is a great pick if you want to get into mythology and folk tales which I do. It's truly an amazing read and I hope to continue flipping through this in the future.
So glad I read this because the mythology was fascinating and the illustrations were absolutely magical!! This is a great pick if you want to get into mythology and folk tales which I do. It's truly an amazing read and I hope to continue flipping through this in the future.
July 2, 2023
Really engaging and informative book about dragon myths and legends around the world, organized geographically; gorgeous illustrations
I loved the selected dragon narratives from throughout the world
My favorite dragon is the Long dragon from China and how its chimeric compositions is explained and illustrated
I loved the selected dragon narratives from throughout the world
My favorite dragon is the Long dragon from China and how its chimeric compositions is explained and illustrated
May 2, 2024
I love this! The illustrations are vibrant and gorgeous. The range of dragon types is great. I liked how it was separated into Asian, European, and other dragons....
....Although they could have had more other. I've read less comprehensive books with several dragon-type critters missed in this book. Two places I like for my kids to read about because of their dad's background -- central America and Spain -- were botched.
Spain's representative dragon description was that it was a knock-off of England's St. George tale, which is described in riveting narrative thusly: "A knight named George slays the dragon to stop it from eating people." Spain has more than one dragon legend. Even assuming Drac truly is a ripoff of St. George's dragon and not the other way around (a quick Google search says the origin is Roman, or Libyan), why pretend to rep Spain and then just talk about the UK, again?
Central America's dragon was Amphiptere, something my Central American husband had never heard of. A quick search of Amphiptere shows...absolutely no connection to Central America. By definition, its origin is English, and it appears to have recently become some sort of regional United States dragon through some book or video game I'm unfamiliar with. I can't find any mention of its supposed connection to Africa. Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent with actual roots in Central American mythology, should feel robbed.
Other than those particulars...in general, the editor seems to have taken the day off. There are typos to be caught in the next printing. The stories were excellent and I wish there were more of them.
But even if this were just a collection of illustrations, it is still worth the price. I've really enjoyed reading this with my little hatchling.
....Although they could have had more other. I've read less comprehensive books with several dragon-type critters missed in this book. Two places I like for my kids to read about because of their dad's background -- central America and Spain -- were botched.
Spain's representative dragon description was that it was a knock-off of England's St. George tale, which is described in riveting narrative thusly: "A knight named George slays the dragon to stop it from eating people." Spain has more than one dragon legend. Even assuming Drac truly is a ripoff of St. George's dragon and not the other way around (a quick Google search says the origin is Roman, or Libyan), why pretend to rep Spain and then just talk about the UK, again?
Central America's dragon was Amphiptere, something my Central American husband had never heard of. A quick search of Amphiptere shows...absolutely no connection to Central America. By definition, its origin is English, and it appears to have recently become some sort of regional United States dragon through some book or video game I'm unfamiliar with. I can't find any mention of its supposed connection to Africa. Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent with actual roots in Central American mythology, should feel robbed.
Other than those particulars...in general, the editor seems to have taken the day off. There are typos to be caught in the next printing. The stories were excellent and I wish there were more of them.
But even if this were just a collection of illustrations, it is still worth the price. I've really enjoyed reading this with my little hatchling.
March 17, 2021
A collection of dragon legends from all over the world. There is loads to learn in the most fascinating way. Full of fact files for every dragon and stories from different cultures, the information is accompanied by some stunning illustrations! An immersive book perfect for lovers of mythology.
August 23, 2023
Illustrations are absolutely stunning and the text just makes me want to learn more about all the different kinds of dragons! The book mostly focuses on dragons from Asian and European mythology and folklore.
May 11, 2021
One, if not the best, dragon books I've read thus far.
May 22, 2021
Wonderful collection of dragons, especially of lesser known ones and the illustrations are magnificent.
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May 29, 2021Magpies review
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November 22, 2021Gorgeous art.
November 29, 2021
Some information was wrong however it’s still a good book to read
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December 8, 2021I just adore dragons. And those illustrations are beautiful.
January 19, 2022
Gorgeous illustrations. Informative without being an info dump.
February 14, 2022
Loved this! The mix of mythology and cultural history was great. Also really liked the tie-in at the end to real life creatures.
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March 9, 2022:-)
June 11, 2022
Absolutely beautiful illustrations. Tempted to buy a copy for art references
January 14, 2023
Omg I loved this book so much, it was so interesting to find out such amazing things
September 5, 2023
Velmi mile rozpravanie o tajomnom svete, v ktorom zacina kazde dobrodruzstvo 😉
December 6, 2023
Beautiful illustrations and fantastic myths about dragons from all over the world. My only tiny issue was that the writing on the darker/black pages was difficult to read even in bright light.
January 26, 2024
super cool if you like dragons and mythology!
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