Mysteries of the Komodo Dragon, Marty Crump
Mysteries of the Komodo Dragon, Marty Crump
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Mysteries of the Komodo Dragon
The Biggest, Deadliest Lizard Gives Up Its Secrets

Author: Marty Crump

Narrator: Maria Cabezas

Unabridged: 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 11/15/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

These are the adventures and discoveries of the scientists who revealed 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. Ecologist 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather on January 21, 2020

Super interesting and informative. Good for kids who like gross stuff!......more

Goodreads review by Laura on May 09, 2012

An engrossing, fascinating book about Komodo dragons. Want to know how to collect samples of dragon spit? Did you know that female dragons can reproduce without a male around? Students who want to know more about these vicious reptiles will be fully satisfied with this book. Also, fabulous pictures!......more

Goodreads review by Terrie on December 09, 2010

I wouldn't usually do a Goodreads review on this type of book BUT this book was so INCREDIBLE that I want all my librarian friends to know that I think YOU SHOULD ALL GET IT FOR YOUR LIBRARY!!!!! I received this book as a review book from the school district. The review that follows is the one I did......more

Goodreads review by katsok on December 18, 2011

Ugh. Students, especially some boys I know, will love this. I was personally grossed out by some of the facts. I also found myself calling out to my husband, "Did you know that a Komodo Dragon can eat a water buffalo?". Fun read.......more

Goodreads review by Michael on August 22, 2010

Gruesome, deadly, and most of all, BIG! Who doesn't love Komodo Dragons?......more

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