Books with title Dragons

Many cultures have myths about dragons. From the Greek Chimera to the fire-breathing creature of medieval Europe, dragons have taken many forms throughout history. Readers learn all about these myths and legends and explore the significance to the cultures they come from. Fascinating fact boxes explore how the dragon myth came about, including the animals that likely influences their famous features. Full-color photographs and illustrations enhance the main text, introducing the colorful Chinese dragons and the fearsome creatures in fantasy literature.

While Briana, the fair young Queen of Lugin, is giving birth to her first child, in the not-so-distant forest a most unusual hatchling is born to a beautiful green dragon. Briana's son, Prince Langilor, is a shy and gentle boy, adored by his parents and the peaceful people of Lugin. Saras, the young dragon, becomes an arrogant bully, who terrorizes the dragon clan and threatens the Kingdom of Lugin. During his twelfth year, Langilor stands before his parents and the Royal Advisors, who will judge his worthiness to become the future king. With ever-increasing threats from enemies to the north as well as the dangerous fire-breathing dragon, how could this gentle young Prince ever be strong enough to protect the kingdom?

Fifteen-year-old Menolly allies with magnificent dragons in the first book in the Harper Hall trilogy, set within science fiction legend Anne McCaffrey’s beloved and bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series.For centuries, the world of Pern has faced a destructive force known as Thread. But the number of magnificent dragons who have protected this world and the men and women who ride them are dwindling. As fewer dragons ride the winds and destruction falls from the sky, Menolly has only one dream: to sing, play, and weave the music that comes to her so easily—she wishes to become a Harper. But despite her great talents, her father believes that a young girl is unworthy of such a respected position and forbids her to pursue her dreams. So Menolly runs away, taking shelter in a cave by the sea. Miraculously, she happens upon nine fire lizards that could possibly save her world...and change her life forever.

Curse of fire.Hercule, the young heir of House Dragonsbane, has everything that wealth can purchase—that is, everything except for the one thing he longs for most: true freedom. And when a powerful goblin casts a curse on him, he may soon fall too far from ever finding it…Held in darkness.Zarren dreams of becoming a swordsmaster and a hero who saves lives, but first he must save his twin brother and himself from a cruel household. With nothing but faith, and the slim glimmer of hope to light their way, can they make their escape?

Stories from the Middle Ages speak of dragons carrying off livestock and young maidens. The truth behind the stories is still in question. Readers will learn legends and lore about dragons, discover well-known stories of dragons, and also consider theories about what these dragons really were. Some scholars believe dragons were merely a symbol, while others think the tales were trying to explain fossilized dinosaur bones people of this time period uncovered. No matter what readers decide to believe, they will find themselves entranced with this graphic story of dragons.

Stories from the Middle Ages speak of dragons carrying off livestock and young maidens. The truth behind the stories is still in question. Readers will learn legends and lore about dragons, discover well-known stories of dragons, and also consider theories about what these dragons really were. Some scholars believe dragons were merely a symbol, while others think the tales were trying to explain fossilized dinosaur bones people of this time period uncovered. No matter what readers decide to believe, they will find themselves entranced with this graphic story of dragons.