Books with author Dugald Steer

What does it really take to be a knight? Peruse this lavish novelty volume and be surprised.From the secret order of Round Table Knights comes a tell-all guide to the mythical occupation of knighthood — its history, mysterious quests, and puzzles that live on to this day. Inspired by the life of a most exemplary knight, this fascinating book explores the art of mastering sword and lance, the essential (and prohibitively expensive) war-horse, the ins and outs of a castle that a knight might defend, and the skills needed to prevail in a jousting tournament, with all its pageantry. No investigation of knighthood would be complete without a look at the Crusades, and a celebration of legendary knights such as King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, and Sir Gawain, plus vaunted icons such as Excalibur and the Holy Grail. In true ’Ology fashion, this tip of the lance to a noble (and misunderstood) profession offers a variety of interactive flaps and other novelties to keep young squires fully entertained.

Are there extraterrestrials among us? Discover a host of stunning secrets—and an ingenious brain challenge that will light up your world!The year is 1969, and Professor Alan Grey is ready to lead you on a magical mystery tour of a world where space creatures mingle with earthlings, unbeknownst to all but a chosen few. On the one hand, this dazzling book is a field guide to other worlds, from the solar system to the laws of time and space; from the many species and cultures in faraway galaxies to the primitive state of alienology studies here on Earth. To the sharpest readers, however, this shining resource, with its constellation of brain-teasers, serves as a cunning test: Readers who solve its puzzles are guaranteed to achieve enlightenment—and have a chance to represent humankind in the intergalactic community at large. Here are just some of the topics covered:*A map of the universe, showing the location of many alien worlds an alien species guide*Alien biology, methods of communication, and civilizations*Alien technology and spaceship design*How to identify aliens who have already infiltrated human society and more!

Introducing The Dragonology Chronicles - a new series of four novels for children, termed sure-to-be-addictiveA" by the press. The novels are based on the title Dragonology, which has sold nearly 6 million copies worldwide. Readers can follow the thrilling adventures of the eccentric Dr. Ernest Drake and his young apprentices, Daniel and Beatrice, as they face up to Dr. Drake's arch rival, the evil Ignatius Crook, in a battle to save dragons the world over. Each title includes 28 black-and-white illustrations by Douglas Carrel.

A mysterious island; a terrifying weapon; an ancient prophecy brought to light When the annual frost-dragon migration fails to happen, Dr Drake and his apprentices Daniel and Beatrice sense that something sinister is afoot – could dark dragonologist Alexandra Gorynytchka be up to no good again? The trio are whisked off to the Lost Isle of Dragons, where they must face grave danger to prevent their enemy from finding the Hammer of the Dragons: a legendary weapon deadly to all dragonkind. Age-old rivalries are laid bare in this thrilling climax to the Dragonology Chronicles.

A vicious attack; a mysterious kidnapping; an ancient society shrouded in mystery In the third title in the Dragonology Chronicles, young dragonologists Daniel and Beatrice must save their dragon chick, Torcher, from the clutches of the sinister organisation Dragonsbane. With help from the Guardian's Apprentice, they must find the spy in the Secret and Ancient Society of Dragonologists, rescue Torcher and defeat Dragonsbane once and for all.