Komodo Dragons

by Jill Sherman

Overview

The Komodo Dragon is the world’s largest lizard! Readers will learn all about this real-life dragon that roams only a few small islands on Earth. Life science curriculum links are covered throughout. Critical thinking questions using the common core are also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515750697
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Real-Life Dragons
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Real-Life Dragon 4

Chapter 2 Spotting a Komodo Dragon 6

Chapter 3 Living Komodo Style 10

Chapter 4 Fighting For Land 12

Chapter 5 Eating Like a Dragon 14

Chapter 6 Komodo Dragon Life Cycle 20

Chapter 7 Dragons in Danger 24

Komodo Dragon Facts 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Gives detailed overview of the animal and explains why it is dragonlike Great for readers who love learning about animals, especially reptiles and lizards or sea creatures Great readers who love mythical creatures and fantasy Covers important science curriculum points including classification, habitat, adaptations, behavior, food chains and webs, life cycle, reproduction, and threats to environment Includes common core critical thinking questions