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

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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!!!!!!!

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

If you're into Dragons, this is your book. Gives you great info on Dragons especially with the first book on Dragons... Dragonology which you'll want to get too. Both give you things to do, plus contain lots of hidden surprises that make reading them fun. Sort of a child's book for us adult and with lots to learn on Dragons.

I originally bought this for my nephews, who have a fascination with dragons and such at the moment. It's definitely a result of the Harry Potter phenomenon, but the similarity ends at its "magical" quality. Its intent is the opening of minds to the hidden worlds of the imagination, and a rekindling of young peoples' interests in areas of mythology and classic literature. Supposedly the work of the last dragonmaster, the book aims to dispel the myths on dragons, recalling Hagrid's comments that they are "very misunderstood creatures". While Dragonology has lots of bells and whistles and moving parts, this is, as it says, more a handbook, and not as fun as its predecessor. It is great for stimulating the imagination of children (of all ages, apparently), but it's a slightly more involved text than Dragonology, and therefore likely to appeal to children 10+. It's artwork and some of its content appears based on The Flight of Dragons, by Peter Dickinson, upon which Discovery's Dragon's World DVD was also based. Both of these are great additions to this book, if you can get them.

I love this book! I think it might even be more fun than "Dragonology"! The illustrations are still excellent and all the dragon lore is there, but this time, you get to apply your knowledge! The Dragonology Handbook teaches you how to be a Dragonologist through puzzles, dragon riddles, and learning how to write in Dragon runes. The book also has more information on the different dragon species and some other species that weren't described in "Dragonology". It also says where these dragons can be found and what they prey on.
The Dragonology Handbook has two Dragon Legends in it: "The "Legend of the Lambton Worm" and "The Four Dragon Kings". The latter being my favorite. This book also explains how you can request an orphaned dragon's egg and offers additional tips on how to care for the chick once it hatches. After putting it all together, I decided it wouldn't be such a good idea for me to have one.
Top that off with four pages worth of stickers and a Dragonologist certificate, and you've got a great book!
I recommend this to anyone, and I mean ANYONE, who loves dragons and/or enjoyed "Dragonology".

WHAT FUN this book was. I am 65 yrs old and it sure brought out the kid in me. I was born in the year of the dragon and have always loved dragons.
I loved the envelopes throughout the book, the homework assignments, the wealth of information about the different types of dragons, and the wonderful colored stickers that were in the back of the book, too.
Great reading for the Young and Young at heart.
Now I need to buy the Dragonology book that goes with this one.

Another great book written beautifully ,illustrated even better so capyivating for the dragonologists in your heart!Buy this one you will not be disappointed!

This is a wonderful companion book to the Dragonology book, as well as the Dragonology Calendar. I highly recommend getting them all and giving them as a set. A fun read that brings imagination alive.

This companion book to Dragonology takes thinks a step further into pure fantasy. Once again it is delightful and interactive and not just for kids. The books in this series are like precious little gems. They are eye-candy and entertaining and amusing in a very smart way. I expect to collect all of them!