Spring 2024

Dragons

From the Set Mythical Creatures

From clawed feet to fiery breathe and wide wings, dragons are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these big beasts come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and learn what it would take for these incredible creatures to take flight and breath fire. Then, meet some real-life dragon inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with photos and lively text make this a magical read!

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$28.50 $19.95
Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Dewey Number 398.24
Lexile 560L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level N
Language English
Publisher Bearport Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798889163022
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 7.75 x 7.75
Graphics Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Mythical Creatures

Each slim, attractive volume in this well-written series describes a different mythical creature. Large print makes for easy reading; both beginner and striving readers will feel welcomed. New vocabulary is bolded in the text and defined in the glossary, but no pronunciation guide is provided. Each title explains the creature’s historical origins/backgrounds and describes and defines related words and concepts, posing questions along the way that encourage critical thinking.
Through simple, factual explanations and colorful images, the titles compare mythical creatures’ attributes/abilities to those of actual animals they resemble, and each volume includes a labeled diagram of the creature, highlighting unique features. One particularly well-done feature compares similar mythical creatures that appear in different cultures/traditions. Back matter includes a glossary and index. ­
VERDICT: These fun, engaging titles will be big hits in school and public collections.

Author: Charis Mather