Dear Komodo Dragon by Nancy Kelly Allen with
illustrations by Laurie Allen Klein takes a unique approach to introducing
young readers to the life of the Komodo Dragon by shaping the text as letters
exchanged between pen pals.
A young girl, who aspires to be a dragon hunter, sets out to learn all she can about her Komodo Dragon correspondent. In the process, a wealth of facts are revealed about the largest
lizard on the planet. These remarkable carnivores are endangered and,
by the end of the book, the young scribe has decided to become an
advocate for the Komodo instead of a hunter.
The end of the book contains a CREATIVE MINDS
section that provides additional information. Dragons by the Numbers highlights facts such as: Komodo dragons can
go 1 month without eating and can live 30 years. Conservation discusses the efforts of scientists, in Indonesia and
zoos around the world, to protect these rare creatures. Physical and Behavioral
Adaptations defines both terms and provides examples of each. It also challenges
readers to identify which traits are physical and which are behavioral.
Recommended as a fun and informative read to
include in STEM home and school libraries.
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