The Dragonology Handbook: A Practical Course in Dragons (Ologies) (Hardcover)

by Dugald Steer (Author)

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Product Description
Do you want to make dragons your life's work? Do you want to dedicate yourself to protecting and conserving the earth's remaining dragons? If so, Dr. Drake needs you! The indispensable DRAGONOLOGY HANDBOOK: A Practical Course in Dragons is your path to becoming a certified Dragonologist and a member of the S.A.S.D. (Secret and Ancient Society of Dragonologists). This comprehensive curriculum includes: * Invisibility spells to memorize * Charts to complete * Maps to shade in * Matching exercises * Room for journal entries and personal observations * Experiments to conduct * Instructions for making a dragon "attractor" * And a detachable "Certificate of Dragonological Achievement" suitable for framing upon completion of the coursework. Special items also included in this course book: * A copy of Dr. Drake's own school report card! * A pullout official ID card from the S.A.S.D. * Four sheets of stickers featuring dragons and memorabilia from Dr. Drake's own archives (vintage ads and posters)

From the Publisher
How many classic riddles do you know that could help you survive a dragon encounter? What dragon species attacks its victims with a "frosty blast" instead of a jet of flame? Which historical questions should you ask a dragon to determine its age? Can you write your name using only dragon runes? Learn the answers as Dr. Drake guides you through twenty-one lessons that promise to make you an undisputed expert in Dragonology!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (April 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076362814X
• ISBN-13: 978-0763628147
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #212,437 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have with Dr. Drakes first book on Dragonology, May 31, 2005

By	TotalEarthGirl "Kilroy" (Millville, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

My son is carrying around Dr. Drakes' two books, like he is being a scholar in Dragonology. I want to read it too!
All the little nicks and tucks like the first book, with Dr. Drakes' Report Card, and other fun finds.
It compliments the first book so well.
I just can't say enough about the Dragonology Handbook.
A Definite Must Have!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars another triumph from ernest drake!, April 16, 2005

A Kid's Review

this is an awesome book!!!!It is very similar to dragonology.But it has more!We are introduced to three new dragon species.The Gargouille,The Cockatrice(it is more related to a phoenix) and the basilisk.It also has more hands-on things than Dragonology.For example you are able to make a dragon attractor there is spaces in the book you are allowed to write in and an SASD(secret and ancient society of dragonologists)library card.You can also recieve a diploma in the field of dragonology at the end of the book.But believe it or not there is more!You can write in Dragon Script,learn riddles, and even learn about dragon magic.And there is still more but i dont want to spoil the book.If you consider yourself creative or imaginative BUY THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book, April 15, 2005

A Kid's Review

After my amazement in response to the first Dragonology, this book is just as mysterious and wonderful. What it lacks in size it makes up for in information content and outstanding drawings and little things(inkstains,antique like pages,etc). You'll learn the differences between a cockatrice and a basilisk, the migratory paths of frost dragons, how to hatch a dragon egg, and how to use Anglo Saxon runes to communicate with dragons. You'll enjoy the new dragon species not in the first book, and the homework ideas, charts, maps, and documents concealed within its mystical pages. This is a book you will not be able to put down. I have heard a review on the internet about this book, saying that it's basically the same as the other book. This book, while focusing on the same subject, is much more different than the other. It has new facts, drawings, and a new text(which is, in fact, like a school textbook). This book is as magical as the first and you will not waste your money buying it. You'll absolutely love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!