Mysteries of the Komodo Dragon: The Biggest, Deadliest Lizard Gives Up Its Secrets
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1590787579 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars My 7 yr old grandson loves it!. "A concise and informational text for young and old" according to Lisa S. Bircher. This informative text tells the story of the Komodo dragon from the discovery of the beasts by Chinese sailors thousands of years ago to the most recent research on the antibiotic potential of substances found in the blood stream of the Komodo dragon. The book is written in a quasi-chronological fashion where stories of the research conducted on Komodo dragons by Burden (1920s), Auffenberg (1960s), Fredeking (1990s), and Ariefiandy (today) is presented. These stories demonstrate the need of scientists to build on one another's research and how each discovery in
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. Scientists discover the secrets of 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.. Wildlife biologist and children's writer Marty Crump describes how her friends, colleagues and other scientists tracked, studied, and escaped the Komodo dragon
. Conservation efforts underway to protect this rare and threatened species are included. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. A surefire selection in terms of appeal and information.–Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY(c) Copyright 2010. No redistribution permitted. A range of topics appears in the addenda, including the dragon's life cycle, the use of its forked tongue as an environment “tester,” dragon conservation status, and survival programs. From School Library Jou