In this third book of the acclaimed series, Percy and his friends are escorting two new half-bloods safely to camp when they are intercepted by a manticore and learn that the goddess Artemis has been kidnapped.
As this fourth installment of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series unfolds, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable as Kronos's army prepares to invade. To stop them, Percy and his demigod friends set out on a quest through the Labyrinth.
This charming classic, first published in 1908, is set in an idyllic, fantasy Edwardian England, in which some animals can talk and interact with humans. The story chronicles the adventures of four friends who make their home in the lush countryside, the busy riverbank, and the mysterious woods: good-hearted Mole, clever Water Rat, the reclusive ...
The magical preserve Fablehaven provides refuge to numerous mystical species: centaurs, trolls, satyrs, ogres, fairies, minotaurs, brownies, imps, nymphs, and many others. But some beings are too large and powerful to be confined to regular enchanted refuges. These mightiest of creatures dwell inside the dragon sanctuaries.
Featuring original short stories, puzzles, and games, this companion guide to Riordan's "New York Times"-bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians series also includes interviews and advice. Consumable.
Originally written in 1959, Liptons poem was put to music by Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, and became one of the folk trios biggest hits. This picture book retells the story of Puff and his best friend, Jackie Paper, and their adventures in the land of Honah Lee. Full color.
Nothing makes a fantasy fan's imagination catch fire like the dragon, one of the most enduringly popular beasts of legend. Now, with DragonArt, readers can learn how to bring these mythical creatures to life, with: More than 30 lessons broken down into simple colour-coded steps, from basic shapes, to details including claws and wings, to ...
The epic battle between the Grey Griffins and forces of evil continues, as Max, Harley, and Natalia face off against Morgan La Fey and Lord Sumner. The friends also struggle to find a way to save Ernie, who remains trapped in an enchanted coma, and Max must come to terms with his father's most wicked betrayal. The Grey Griffins and the Templar ...
When they are forced to leave their secret home in a Scottish village, a dragon named Firedrake and his pal Sorrel go in search of the "Rim of Heaven," a magical place said to be the last safe haven of the dragons. Although aided by a human orphan named Ben, Firedrake and Sorrel are also being hunted by a dangerous, and very determined, dragon ...
Let loose the beasts of hell with top gaming artist Jim Pavelec ("Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering" and many others). The book progresses from basic to more intermediate, covering tools, setup, references and getting started, plus over 25 step-by-step demonstrations including: Demon, Goblin, Minotaur, Orc, Zombie, Lizardman, Fire-Breathing ...
Packed with energetic black-and-white drawings and plenty of action, this book tells the boisterous tale of a young heir to a Viking chiefdom who must hunt down the fiercest dragon in the land, but ends up with the smallest, most ornery dragon.
In this fascinating look at a modern-day world where dragons truly exist, the Newbery Medal-winning author of "The Hero and the Crown" takes readers into a controversial nature preserve, which about 200 of the worlds few remaining dragons call home.
When Lin's pet dragon, caged for bad behavior, escapes back into the wild, Lin is heartbroken and sets out to find him. Lin faces numerous obstacles on her journey, and children are introduced to basic Chinese characters as they follow the story. Full color.
A companion to the Harry Potter series of books, this is a reproduction of the text Harry studies at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This compendium of magical creatures includes information on Hippogriffs, Hungarian Horntails, Puffskeins, and Quintapeds. This edition is an exact replica of Harry Potter's personal copy of the book ...
The newest entry in the popular "Element Encyclopedia" series spans the globe and the ages to present a feast of magical beasts, both familiar and rare. Populating this ultimate reference is a host of marvelous creatures, many of which have stirred our imagination since childhood; they come from fairytales and myths, and from beloved writers such ...
This incomparable and fully illustrated compendium reintroduces the ancient art of monster hunting to a whole new generation of intrepid warriors. This fascinating, eye-popping, one-of-a-kind handbook instructs readers in the background of each creature and the dangers each presents.
Independent Princess Cimerone runs away rather than taking part in an arranged marriage to a boring prince. She soon begins her career as an assistant to the powerful dragon Kazul.
In this thrilling final installment of Chris d'Lacey's popular trilogy, David Rain is faced with a perilous task. ICEFIRE's evil sibyl Gwilanna is back, this time determined to resurrect the dragon Gawain on the ice cap of the Tooth of Ragnar. Can David and his friends stop her before it's too late?
On weathered, coffee-stained pages, the esteemed Dr. Ernest Drake has related everything the young dragon enthusiast might want to know, from how to appraise Knuckler venom to the structure of dragon script. After swearing to protect dragons, beginning students have 21 fascinating lessons to complete before they can consider themselves properly ...
The world's pop-up masters invite youngsters to peek inside the fairy realm as it transforms before their eyes. From household brownies to the merfolk lurking deep below the sea, this breathtaking 3-D book, brimming with facts and fancy, is sure to hold humans of all ages in its spell. Full color.
Eclectic British scholar SABINE BARING-GOULD (1834-1924) inspired My Fair Lady, wrote the hymn "Onward Christian Soldiers," and published more than five hundred literary works. Among his foremost folkloric studies is 1865's The Book of Werewolves, the first serious academic study of the shape-shifters of mythological lore. "This work is the most ...
Aunt Etta, Aunt Coral, and Aunt Myrtle live on a magical island where they spend their days caring for such creatures as mermaids, ghosts, and a talking worm. As they grow older, the aunts find that taking care of these creatures is just too much for them to handle by themselves and so they decide to kidnap three children to help them with the ...
Few readers will want, or be able to resist this modern bestiary. Here, you will find the familiar - Gryphons, Minotaurs and Unicorns - as well as the Monkey of the inkpot and other undeniably curious beasts. Borges' cunning and humourous commentary is sheer delight.
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