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Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 2013 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Real-World Dragons
Written by Matt Doeden · Illustrated by Richard Donald Pellegrino
Part of the The World of Dragons series
Discover real animals that inspired dragon myths.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 10 ratings
32 pages· 620 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Uncover the truth behind dragon legends by exploring real animals that share striking similarities with these mythical creatures. What secrets do these animals hold, and how did they inspire tales of fire-breathing beasts? Embark on a journey through the natural world to find the origins of your favorite dragon myths. Are dragons truly just fantasy, or is there more to the story?
From the publisher
Dragons are only myths from stories long ago, right? Not so fast. Dragon legends started somewhere. Explore the world of animals and find out which ones are most like the dragons from your favorite myths.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 620
- Reading age
- 8–14
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NC740L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 155773
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Capstone Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781620651469
- LCCN
- 2012033238
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