Most Popular Books by DUGALD STEER

Apprentice dragonologists Daniel and Beatrice Cook''s mentor is called away at a crucial time, leaving the brother and sister alone to search for an ancient diary that could cure some gravely ill dragons.

Merlin the wizard challenges readers to become wizards like himself by deciphering clues hidden in his guide to wizardry.

Elaborate facsimile journal of a fictional Emily Sand''s 1926 search for the tomb of the god Osiris presents an overview of ancient Egypt and Egyptology.

The first title in the Dragonology Chronicles, steps into the the world of the Secret and Ancient Society of Dragonologists. Join tewlve-year-old Daniel Cook and his sister Beatrice as they begin their dragonogical apprenticeship under the eye of the eccentric Dr. Drake. Suddenly, a crisis interrupts their studies - can they find the fabled Dragon''s Eye gem? And most importantly, can it be saved from falling into the hands of the evil Ignatius Crook? The future of all dragons rests in their hands.

A mysterious island; a terrifying weapon; an ancient prophecy brought to light? When the annual frost-dragon migration fails to happen, Dr Drake and his apprentices Daniel and Beatrice sense that something sinister is afoot ? could dark dragonologist Alexandra Gorynytchka be up to no good again? The trio are whisked off to the Lost Isle of Dragons, where they must face grave danger to prevent their enemy from finding the Hammer of the Dragons: a legendary weapon deadly to all dragonkind. Age-old rivalries are laid bare in this thrilling climax to the Dragonology Chronicles.

Introduces mischievous fairy babies, tricky toadstool fairies, nasty fairies who trip people and cover their clothes with goo, and other unpleasant supernatural creatures.

As British spy Agent K traverses the globe on an undercover mission to expose a deadly criminal organization, he records his secret techniques in a manual for new recruits, in a title which includes a magnifying jewel on the front cover and a codex on the inside back cover for creating and deciphering codes.

Providing answers to a number of questions posed by young dragonologists, this book features facts and information on the fire-breathing mythical beasts.

Eleven press-out characters can be placed in slots throughout the book to participate in the activities of a typical day in Miss Hippo''s nursery school class.

A vicious attack; a mysterious kidnapping; an ancient society shrouded in mystery… In the third title in the Dragonology Chronicles, young dragonologists Daniel and Beatrice must save their dragon chick, Torcher, from the clutches of the sinister organisation Dragonsbane. With help from the Guardian''s Apprentice, they must find the spy in the Secret and Ancient Society of Dragonologists, rescue Torcher and defeat Dragonsbane once and for all.

Flap to lift, two pop-up flaps, and a large pop-on the final spread. Unsuitable for extensive lib. use. 4 yrs+

Tells the swashbuckling tale of Captain Lubber''s around-the-world voyage on the trail of female pirate Arabella Drummond.

The year is 1969, and Professor Allen Gray is ready to lead you on a magical mystery tour of a world where space creatures mingle with earthlings, unbeknownst to all but a chosen few

Children can find the matching pairs in this rhyming hunt-and-count game. Packed with playful pop-ups, fantastic flaps, and many surprises, this book will have kids laughing and learning. Illustrations.

One chilly winter it snows more than ever before and Little Mouse worries that it could prevent Santa - and Gran and Grandpa - from visiting her house.

Providing answers to a number of questions posed by young dragonologists, this book features facts and information on the fire-breathing mythical beasts.

Rhyming text and pop-up pictures about Christmas fun!

Bold bright graphics, a simple clean design, engaging rhyming text that appeals to young kids, and big pop-ups on each spread; this is the appeal of the Snappy series. Teaching children about big and small is fun thanks to this menagerie of opposite surprises. And what better way to learn than with this happy, snappy pop-up

With chapters packed full of information on ancient Greek gods, monsters, heroes, and culture as a whole, plus suggestions for fun activities, this is a volume no aspiring mythologist should be without.

A full house of fun awaits in this ingenious house-shaped toy filled with six different storybooks set in various rooms of a home. Punch-out characters allow kids to help Benny take a bubble bath or Kanga visit the kitchen for a yummy treat. When playtime is done, just store the books back in the house to keep everything nice and neat!