Dragons

by Lucille Recht Penner, Peter Scott (Illustrator), Peter David Scott (Illustrator)

For hundreds of years, people believed dragons were real. They thought dragons lived in caves full of treasure, soared through the air on large bat wings, and breathed fire. Storytellers told tales of dragons that fought knights and kings. Now kids can learn the unnatural history of dragons and recapture their magic with this full-color chapter book.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genres: Fantasy, Dragons, Childrens

48 pages, Library Binding

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

Lucille Recht Penner is the author of many nonfiction books for kids, including Dinosaur Babies and Monster Bugs in Random House’s Step into Reading program. She lives in Tucson, AZ.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Hanks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little fantasy read of dragons for the beginner reader. It tells of tales of dragons , history of dragons, and real life dragons. Color drawings to keep young readers entertained.

[Daulton Kids · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it so much that some other time I want to get it again at the library. -Lincoln

[Maximilian Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book because I like dragons. I also liked this book because I like fire.

[Sammie Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has five chapters in it, which are easy to read for 2nd and 3rd grade levels. The pictures are vivid, and each chapter has historical information on dragons. It reveals that dragons are mythical creatures, and explains some of the origins of dragon myths. Each chapter also has a small excerpt of a true historical text about dragons, some of these are bit graphic. It is good for those wanting a chapter book, but still needing white space and pictures.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

My seven year old son was quite fascinated by this book.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's got the sort of tone that annoys me in first readers - it 'talks' down to the reader. The topic is a good one and it's broad ranging though.