The Dragon Atlas: Legendary Dragons of the World

Gr 2-4–There are fearsome dragons to be found all over the world, from Siberia to South Africa, with tales to be told. In this atlas, readers will learn about dragons, such as the Mokele-Mbembe of the Congo River, a vegetarian water dragon that hides in caves, and the Druk from Bhutan, who appears on their national flag. Illustrations colorfully show dragons in their natural habitat alongside their origin story, often fitting a few on one page. Full-page maps show each region discussed as well as some of the dragons’ approximate locations. Alongside smaller black-and-white illustrations, Claybourne shares fun anecdotes that don’t fit with any particular dragon or region. She covers fun stories about explorers who mistook different animals for dragons, dragon sightings in modern times, and a dragon guide where she shares tips for dealing with dragons for the cautious adventurer.