Medieval Resources For Kids Books About Dragons And Other Mythical Creatures

Hunt, Jonathan. Bestiary : An Illuminated Alphabet Of Medieval Beasts.
New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 1998.
[Wake County Juvenile Non-fiction J398.24 HUNT]
Why? Dragons, sea monsters, unicorns, basilisks-can you name a monster for
each letter in the alphabet?

An alphabet book of mythical monsters from all over the world, this
bestiary also includes a pronunciation guide, an extensive bibliography,
and maps. Wonderful illustrations take over the pages leaving plenty of
room for the imagination -- Booklist. Lots of fun!

Johnsgard, Paul A. Dragons And Unicorns : A Natural History. New York:
St. Martin's Press, c1982.
[Wake County Juvenile Non-fiction J398.2 JOHNSG]
Why? Could dragons and unicorns be real?

This book presents a scientific look at the possible origins of dragons
and unicorns, giving clues to their history and resources for further
exploration. Includes photographs of actual "dragons" and "unicorns"
unlike any you've imagined.

Nigg, Joe. Wonder Beasts : Tales and Lore of the Phoenix, the Griffin, the
Unicorn, and the Dragon. Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited, 1995.
[Wake County Juvenile Non-fiction J398.24 NIGG]
Why? Where else can you find stuff on griffins and phoenixes?

"Students who are working on reports or dedicated fantasy readers will
find a wealth of hard-to-find information" as mentioned by School Library
Journal, and the extensive list of references and encyclopedic
entries are great too.

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