Meet the monstrous Komodo Dragon as it prowls Indonesian islands! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
"Fascinating images accompany information about the komodo dragon. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
One morning in 2009, Maen, a guide at Komodo National Park in Indonesia, sat at his office desk. Suddenly, he saw something move. When he looked down, he couldn't believe his eyes. "I saw the Komodo dragon under this table," Maen said. He slowly drew back his legs from the venomous creature. In an instant, the animal lunged. Would Maen escape with his life? Learn all about venomous lizards in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It's packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.
Scientists discover the secrets of the Komodo dragon. This strange creature inspired myth and legend, luring brave souls into the forests of Indonesia to see if the tales were true. In the end, it attracted scientists, who unraveled the mysteries of how such a remarkable creature could exist, how it uses the deadly germs in its saliva to its advantage, and how those microbes may lead to cures for stubborn diseases. Wildlife biologist and children's writer Marty Crump describes how her friends, colleagues and other scientists tracked, studied, and escaped the Komodo dragon. Her dramatic text, complemented by photographs from key scientists, tells the true story of the world's deadliest lizard. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to the Komodo Survival Program.
Komodo dragons are the biggest lizards in the world. They have venomous saliva and use their claws to take down prey. Explore the lives of these giant lizards and discover what they eat, where they live, and more!
In Komodo Dragon, young readers follow Komodo dragons living in the small islands of Indonesia as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and predatory behavior. Age-appropriate text paired with colorful photographs will engage young readers as they discover how the world's biggest lizard adapts to its environment for survival. Komodo Dragon includes such useful and fun learning features as a detailed diagram that compares the animal's super size to something familiar in kids' own lives.
The Komodo dragon is the biggest lizard in the world. In fact, a Komodo dragon can grow to be 10 feet (3 metres) long. If a full-grown man laid down next to a Komodo dragon, the dragon would be a lot bigger than the man! The Komodo dragon can weigh up to 360 pounds (163 kilograms). That is as much as two average men weigh! Like all lizards, a Komodo dragon has four short legs and a long body. It also has a long tail. Their skin is brown with tan or black marks on it. Find out more about this wonderful animal and learn the answers to these questions: Are komodo dragons venomous? Komodo dragons have large ear holes, but how well do they hear? How far can a komodo dragon hear? Where do baby komodo dragons live? And many more! Learn what a komodo dragon looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts. Ages 7 - 10 Reading Level 3.8 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
Many fear the Komodo dragon; it has more than just the ability to attack its prey with its sharp-like teeth. Despite having the appearance of a slow and giant lizard, a Komodo Dragons can in fact run and chase its prey. It can detect prey and carcasses from miles away and even camouflage itself for a stealth kill. Much is not yet known by people about the Komodo dragon. Let this book be your guide to this fascinating creature. Learn about how the Komodo dragon kills its prey, how it manages to survive in volcanic islands and more fun facts you never would have guessed. Both children and adults will be able to learn about all that has been discovered about the Komodo dragon. The book describes educational information about the magnificent animal in easy to understand phrases for your child.
