The fierce fiery flame, the sharp eyes, the slimy scales, and the ominous shadow of a lurking creatureweve long loved conjuring up images of dragons and slithering beasts. Readers take a world tour, through past and present of our minds endless fascination with dragons and serpents. Maps, fact boxes, and a character summary support the gorgeous images and scintillating text. Popular dragons from contemporary stories, such as the Harry Potter book series, are also featured.