Arcadia Public Library

Legends tell of flying, fire-breathing creatures. Some legends say the creatures are kind and wise. Others say they can wreak havoc on unsuspecting villages. From ancient China to medieval Europe, dragons have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a dragon's...

"Long, long ago, all plants on earth grew together in no order. The animals didn't know which they could eat and which they could not, and so they ate a lot of bad plants that made them sick. A Little Dragon saw this, and he felt very sad. So, he walked to the big mountains in the northwest, hoping to find a way to help everyone. What could the Little Dragon do? Let's find out..." --

"This first book in a new fantasy series from the author of the acclaimed Song of the Shattered Sands series follows an unlikely pair as they expose the secrets at the heart of the mountain city of Ancris"--

One step closer to stopping the Shadow Dragon from blanketing the world with its sky-shadow, Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters must learn how to play the Star Flute in order to summon the Star Dragon.

"The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air--and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia....

After achieving his dream of becoming a knight, a small owl protects the castle from a hungry dragon. "기사가 되고 싶어하는 사랑스런 꼬마 올빼미가 진정한 기사로 거듭나는 이야기로, 그림 구석구석 위트와 유머 넘치는 디테일이 숨어 있으며 교훈과 코믹한 반전까지 담겨 있다. 이에 중세를 배경으로 한 한 편의 애니메이션을 보는듯한 웅장한 일러스트라 시선을...

After her sister Elara forms an unbreakable bond with an enemy dragon, seventeen-year-old Faron, who once wielded the magic of the gods to save her island from those same dragon-riding colonizers, must find a way to save her sister and the fate of their world in the face of impossible odds.

"Ever since her dad died, 11-year-old Jerry Blum and her mom have bounced around dead-end towns, staying in a series of rundown motels where her mother picks up housekeeping work and Jerry can get around in her wheelchair. But the Slumbering Giant motel is different. Lights blink on and off in the surrounding trees, a mysterious radio station plays only at midnight, and people disappear into the woods, never to been seen again. Not to mention that...

"Dive into the world of Wings of Fire like never before! The #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights with an all-new collection of stories and art from readers' favorite dragon world! Tui T. Sutherland and Wings of Fire cover artist Joy Ang delve deeper into the legends of the ten dragon tribes, creating the ultimate collection for every FanWing. Each chapter of A Guide to...

This title introduces dragons by looking at their histories, the culture or cultures they come from, what they symbolized, and how they are shown today. Back matter shows specific dragons from different cultures around the world, like the Asian Lung. Complete with historical photographs and full color images.