The Dragon Seekers

Author : Christopher Mcgowan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0786747684
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dragon Seekers written by Christopher Mcgowan and published by . This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution, an extraordinary circle of fossilists struggled to make sense of a mysterious, prehistoric world--a world they had to piece together from the fossilized and often fragmentary remains of animals never before seen. In this transporting, seamlessly written book, Christopher McGowan takes us back to a time when geology and paleontology were as young and vibrant as genetic engineering is today. The nineteenth-century pioneers of these new disciplines were an eccentric lot, from different social classes and sexes, with a range of motivations in fossil hunting. These "Dragon Seekers" sought to persuade a populace raised on a literal interpretation of Genesis that the ground they walked was once a very frightening and unfamiliar place. A sweeping narrative history, The Dragon Seekers shows how these remarkable characters forever changed our interpretation of the world and its inhabitants.

Author : Alexandra Ott
Publisher : Aladdin
ISBN 13 : 1534438580
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Seekers of the Wild Realm written by Alexandra Ott and published by Aladdin. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fablehaven meets How to Train Your Dragon in this action-packed fantasy about a young boy and girl who become reluctant allies when caring for a baby dragon—the first in brand-new duology! Twelve-year-old Bryn has always dreamed of becoming a Seeker, just like her dad. Only the Seekers are allowed to journey from their small village into the fantastical, untamed wilderness of their island known as the Wild Realm. Once there, they obtain magical items for the village and use magic to protect and heal the incredible creatures native to the Realm. When one of the elderly Seekers retires, leaving a vacant position, Bryn knows this may be her chance. There’s just one problem: Only boys have ever been Seekers. And the training master makes it clear he will not be training a girl. But then Bryn’s biggest rival for the Seeker position, a boy named Ari, shows up at her door. He reveals the baby dragon he’s been hiding, and the two strike a deal—if Bryn helps care for the dragon, Ari will share all his training with her. Even as the two bond over their love of magical animals and their secret trips into the Wild Realm, Bryn doesn’t completely trust Ari’s motives. Especially as she suspects Ari may know more than he’s letting on about the enemy clan stirring up unrest in their village. When all these secrets come to a head and the stakes are at their highest, Bryn realizes it’s up to her to save her family…and the Realm.

Author : Anne Forbes
Publisher : Floris Books
ISBN 13 : 1782500782
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragon Seeker written by Anne Forbes and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2013-11-29 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful magician. A magic sword. And a valley full of dragons ... Evil magician Lord Jezail has unearthed the terrible sword, Dragonslayer, from the depths of Edinburgh Castle, where it has lain buried for centuries. But the sword has its own agenda — to seek out and slay dragons. Ensnared by its magic, Lord Jezail sets out to kill Arthur, the wonderful red dragon who lives under Arthur's Seat, and attack the fabled Valley of the Dragons. As the World of Magic finds itself on the brink of war, human children Neil and Clara join forces with witches, wolf people and magicians to stop Lord Jezail, the Dragon Seeker. Can friends and enemies unite to save their world from destruction?

Author : Christopher McGowan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9784444414586
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragon Seekers B Pbp written by Christopher McGowan and published by . This book was released on 2003-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Naomi Eccles-Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780648342960
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Last Calling written by Naomi Eccles-Smith and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Naomi Ruth Eccles-Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780992274214
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kin Seeker written by Naomi Ruth Eccles-Smith and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dragons have mysteriously vanished from the lands of Valadae-except one. With no memory of his past, or what happened to his kin, Laeka'Draeon begins the daunting quest for answers, well aware the stakes are more than personal. If the dragons fail to return and restore the waning magic of the legendary towers of Klonnoth Aire, the consequences could bring about the return of an ancient and devastating enemy. The peace between the eleven allied kingdoms hangs in the balance, and only Laeka'Draeon can set things right.

Author : Christopher McGowan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780349117102
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dragon Seekers written by Christopher McGowan and published by . This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dragon Seekers: the dramatic story of how a group of nineteenth-century fossilists forever changed our view of history - and laid the groundwork for the Darwinian revolution.Set in nineteenth-century England, The Dragon Seekers chronicles the amazing discoveries of the first fossilists, whose geological and paleontological findings led to the discovery of the age of dinosaurs. The intriguing cast of characters includes Mary Anning, a working-class woman who became one of the most successful fossil collectors of all times; Thomas Hawkins, another amateur collector who "improved upon" fossils in order to increase their market value; the eccentric William Buckland, discoverer of the world's first dinosaur (Megalosaurus), and Richard Owen, an expert anatomist, who synthesised the discoveries of the age and ultimately coined the word dinosaur in 1842.

Author : Rebecca Rupp
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763660000
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dragon of Lonely Island written by Rebecca Rupp and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rebecca Rupp's magical tale . . . radiates a glow as golden as the dragon's scales." – Boston Globe Hannah, Zachary, and Sarah Emily are spending the summer at their great-aunt Mehitabel's house on faraway Lonely Island. There, in a cave hidden high above the ocean, they discover a fabulous creature: a glittering three-headed golden dragon with a kind heart, an unpredictable temper, and a memory that spans 20,000 years. Transported by the magic of the dragon's stories, the children meet Mei-lan, a young girl in ancient China; nineteenth-century cabin boy Jamie Pritchett; and, in more recent times, Hitty and her brother, Will, who survive a frightening plane crash on a desert island. In this fluidly written novel, Rebecca Rupp explores what three children from the present learn from the past - and from an unlikely but wise and generous friend.

Author : Christopher McGowan
Publisher : Sphere
ISBN 13 : 9780751534627
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dragon Seekers written by Christopher McGowan and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2003-08-07 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dian Layton
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN 13 : 076847700X
Total Pages : 61 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rescued From the Dragon written by Dian Layton and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Near the forests of Laws Forgotten, a dragon rules a village called Greed. For many years, the dragon has controlled the people and told them lies about the King. The King needs someone to go to the village Greed and tell the people the truth. The King needs someone to conquer the great dragon and rescue the people. The King needs...an army! "It looks like that gate is the only entrance to the village; I'll try to sneak around the dragon..." The Children called after him in anxious whispers, “Be careful, Seeker!” Seeker moved bravely and carefully toward the dragon. Closer and closer he went, until he was almost close enough to touch the great beast. Seeker held his nose and tried to keep from getting sick. The dragon’s breath was terrible and he smelled as though he had never, ever brushed his teeth; and never, ever taken a bath. Seeker pinched his nose tightly and began to step toward the entrance gate of the village. But suddenly... ...The dragon stood up with a loud and vicious ROAR!