| Mysteries of the Komodo Dragon: The Biggest, Deadliest Lizard Gives Up Its Secrets Contributor(s): Crump, Marty (Author) |
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ISBN: 1590787579 ISBN-13: 9781590787571 Publisher: Astra Young Readers OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Zoology - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians |
| Dewey: 597.959 |
| LCCN: 2010925566 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 10.18" W x 8.48" (0.76 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 138659 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |