Books with author Steer. Dugald

Very much in the style of Templar's groundbreaking "Dragonology", "Piratology" is the 1720 work of Captain William Lubber, Pirate Hunter General to the Admiralty, and contains a similar variety of recreations and novelties, such as a real compass set into the cover, a hidden treasure map, a working sun-dial, a page of foiled, embossed doubloons and pieces of eight and much more. Lubber is also hot on the trail of wicked pirate Arabella Drummond, her cut-throat crew of sea dogs and her ship's cat, the redoubtable Mr. Teach. "Pirateology" follows the enormously successful "Dragonology", "Egyptology" and Wizardology", which have each sold over one million copies worldwide.

Who can you find at the Snappy zoo? Tigers, bears, hippos, and more! Five lovable Snappy animals leap off each page in this fun-filled trip to the zoo. This mini pop-up book is perfect for beginning readers and animal lovers alike. Kids will love the bold illustrations and pop-ups of an elephant taking a bath, a tiger hiding behind trees, and hippos opening their huge mouths.

Overview Aspiring wizards can tune in to the age-old wisdom of Merlin with this dazzling compendium of all things magical — unveiling novelty elements throughout. For any apprentice determined to learn the arcane arts of wizardry, could there be a better teacher than . . . Merlin himself? Originally discovered in 1588, this remarkable text by history's most respected wizard is revealed to the world for the very first time. Lavishly illustrated by four

A crash course in pirate-hunting is contained in this lavishly produced, ringbound facsimile handbook for cabin boys aspiring to take to the high seas in the 18th century. The 28 lessons include life on board ship, identifying pirates, understanding weapons, seizing ships and reading treasure maps, all featuring numerous illustrations. Puzzles and stickers complete the treasure trove. Age 9+