Dinosaurs to Dragons
The Lore and Science of Mythical Creatures
$32.08
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2026
Summary
An imaginative nonfiction middle grade exploration of mythology, paleontology, and early civilizations through legendary creatures from across the globe and the fossils that might have inspired their origins that “will draw in the most reluctant readers” (School Library Journal, starred review).
What if we lived in a world with fire-breathing dragons? Or enigmatic, alluring mermaids? How about rainbow-nibbling unicorns? These fabled beasts aren’t as far from us as we think. Aft…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665941006 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1665941006 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Shreeve, Violeta Encarnación |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 660g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 229mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-99 |
Critics Review
“The captivating stories in this book are told with intelligence and humor, and they will attract readers who want to read it cover to cover and those who just want to learn more about their favorite beasts. Colorful images on every page will draw in the most reluctant readers…A fascinating book that provides the best kind of informative entertainment.” – School Library Journal, starred review
“Encarnación’s page-filling views of swooping dragons, leaping bunyips, and other mythological creatures add dramatic notes to Shreve’s profiles and speculations…The rare mix of lore and science will certainly leave readers in a thoughtful mood. STEAM-y fare for both students of science and fans of myth.” – Kirkus Reviews
Elizabeth Shreeve
Elizabeth Shreeve
Award-winning author Elizabeth Shreeve grew up on the Atlantic coast in a family of scientists and storytellers. Elizabeth majored in geology at Harvard College, where she studied with renowned scientists Stephen Jay Gould and E. O. Wilson and snuck into art history classes whenever possible. While at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, she worked at the Archaeological Exploration of Sardis in western Turkey and fell in love with the wonders of the ancient world. Elizabeth now writes children’s books that celebrate the origins and diversity of life on Earth. When not visiting schools or researching a book, Elizabeth lives in northern California with her family, including Hector the PaleoDog.
Violeta Encarnación
Violeta Encarnación is an award-winning Cuban illustrator based in New York City, known for her vibrant, storytelling-driven visuals across traditional and digital media. Her work spans editorial publications, murals, and picture books, often exploring our connection to nature and each other and inviting viewers to reflect on these relationships. In her free time, she’s an avid plant lover who is always pushing the limit of how much green her apartment can take, and a culinary enthusiast on the weekends.
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