Ology (book series) facts for kids
| Dragonology Egyptology Wizardology Pirateology Mythology Monsterology Spyology Oceanology Vampireology Alienology Illusionology Dinosaurology Dungeonology Knightology Ghostology |
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| Author | Dugald Steer and others |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Templar Publishing (UK) Candlewick Press (US) Five Mile Press (AUS) |
| Published | 2003-2020 |
| Media type | Hardcover |
The Ologies are a super cool series of fantasy books! They look like old, secret journals or encyclopedias. Each book is filled with amazing stories and facts about exciting topics like dragons, mummies, wizards, and even aliens!
These popular books are mostly written and edited by Dugald Steer. They are made for young readers like you. The very first book, Dragonology, was so popular it stayed on the New York Times bestsellers list for over a year!
Contents
What are the Ologies Books?
Each Ology book pretends to be a "lost" journal or notebook. These journals are supposedly written by a fictional explorer or expert. Imagine finding a secret book from a dragon expert or an ancient Egyptian adventurer!
How the Books are Designed
The books are set up like an encyclopedia, not a regular story. This means you can open them to any page and find something interesting. You can "dip in and out" of the books. But if you read them from start to finish, you'll find a hidden story unfolding.
Many talented artists help bring these books to life. They create the amazing drawings and illustrations you see inside. Some of these artists include Helen Ward, Wayne Anderson, John Howe, and Anne Yvonne Gilbert.
Explore the Ologies Series
The Ologies series covers many exciting topics. Each book dives deep into its subject, making you feel like a real expert!
Main Books in the Series
- Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons (2003): Learn all about dragons!
- Egyptology: Search for the Tomb of Osiris (2004): Discover the secrets of ancient Egypt.
- Wizardology: The Book of the Secrets of Merlin (2005): Uncover the magic of wizards.
- Pirateology: A Pirate Hunter's Companion (2006): Sail the seas with pirates.
- Mythology: Greek Gods, Heroes, & Monsters (2007): Meet gods and heroes from Greek myths.
- Monsterology: The Complete Book of Fabulous Beasts (2008): Find out about amazing monsters.
- Spyology: The Complete Book of Spycraft (2008): Learn the tricks of a spy.
- Oceanology: The True Account of the Voyage of the Nautilus (2009): Explore the deep ocean.
- Vampireology: The True History of the Fallen Ones (2010): Dive into the world of vampires.
- Alienology: The Complete Book of Extraterrestrials (2010): Discover creatures from other planets.
- Illusionology: The Secret Science of Magic (2012): Learn about the secrets behind magic tricks.
- Dinosaurology: The Search for a Lost World (2013): Go on an adventure to find dinosaurs.
- Dungeonology (2016): This book was made with Dungeons & Dragons.
- Knightology: A True Account of the Most Valiant Knights (2017): Read about brave knights.
- Ghostology: A True Revelation of Spirits, Ghouls, and Hauntings (2020): Explore the world of ghosts.
Ologies Beyond Books
The Ologies series has also inspired other cool projects, like video games and even movies!
Video Games Based on Ologies
In 2007, a company called Codemasters announced they would make video games based on some of the Ologies books. These games were planned for the Wii and Nintendo DS systems. They included games based on Dragonology, Wizardology, and Pirateology.
Ologies on the Big Screen
The exciting stories and worlds of the Ologies books are also being turned into movies!
Dragonology Movie Plans
In 2008, Universal Studios bought the rights to make movies from the Dragonology series. This means they planned to bring the world of dragons to the big screen. Later, in 2012, it was announced that famous producers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci would help make the Dragonology film.
Alienology Animated Film
In October 2012, there were reports that Carlos Saldanha was working on an animated movie based on Alienology: The Complete Book of Extraterrestrials. Carlos Saldanha is known for directing popular animated films like Ice Age and Rio.
A Whole Ologies Movie Universe
On January 31, 2018, Paramount Pictures shared big news! They announced plans to create a whole series of movies based on all 13 Ology books. They brought together a team of talented writers to work on these films. The idea is for each writer to work with visual artists to create seven movie scripts. These scripts will tell interconnected stories, building a huge Ologies movie universe! Akiva Goldsman is overseeing and producing this exciting project.
