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Ologies Series

15 primary works • 15 total works
Candlewick's Ology series--lavishly illustrated, whimsically narrated, rich in content, and filled with unexpected novelties--is the original and the best.

Book 1

Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons
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4.18 · 9659 Ratings · 362 Reviews · published 2003 · 40 editions
For true believers only, a lavishly illustrated re…

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    Book 2

    Egyptology
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    4.21     · 2600 Ratings · 158 Reviews · published 2004 · 3 editions
    Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt through a fa…

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    Book 3

    Wizardology
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    4.11     · 4330 Ratings · 167 Reviews · published 2005 · 39 editions
    Aspiring wizards can tune in to the age-old wisdom…

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    Book 4

    Pirateology
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    4.07     · 1755 Ratings · 116 Reviews · published 2006 · 42 editions
    Aar! Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery fi…

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    Book 5

    Mythology
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    4.23     · 1642 Ratings · 84 Reviews · published 2007 · 15 editions
    Presenting the newest discovery in the series with…

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    Book 6

    Monsterology: The Complete Book of Monstrous Beasts
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    4.28     · 1156 Ratings · 42 Reviews · published 2008 · 22 editions
    A second major volume by the esteemed Dr. Drake — …

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    Book 7

    Spyology
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    4.25     · 394 Ratings · 30 Reviews · published 2008 · 5 editions
    A spy reveals startling secrets and carries out a …

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    Book 8

    Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilus
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    4.28     · 456 Ratings · 35 Reviews · published 2009 · 14 editions
    Follow the fascinating journey of Captain Nemo and…

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    Book 9

    Vampireology: The True History of the Fallen Ones
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    4.08     · 771 Ratings · 61 Reviews · published 2010 · 19 editions
    Explore (if you dare) the true history of the Fall…

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    Book 10

    Alienology
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    4.14     · 213 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 2010 · 10 editions
    Are there extraterrestrials among us? Discover a h…

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    Book 11

    Illusionology
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    4.24     · 211 Ratings · 21 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions
    Can you trust your eyes? The newest discovery in t…

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    Book 12

    Dinosaurology
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    4.13     · 168 Ratings · 16 Reviews · published 2013 · 9 editions
    Could dinosaurs still roam the earth? In the newes…

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    Book 13

    Dungeonology
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    3.85     · 249 Ratings · 42 Reviews · published 2016 · 3 editions
    See the Forgotten Realms as you've never seen them…

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    Book 14

    Knightology: A True Account of the Most Valiant Knights
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    3.88     · 69 Ratings · 8 Reviews · 2 editions
    What does it really take to be a knight? Peruse th…

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    Book 15

    Ghostology: A True Revelation of Spirits, Ghouls, and Hauntings
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    4.12     · 91 Ratings · 11 Reviews · 3 editions
    Just in time for Halloween! Find sundry novelties,…

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