Mysteries of the Komodo Dragon: The Biggest, Deadliest Lizard Gives Up Its Secrets
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Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1590787579
ISBN 13
9781590787571
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Publication Year
2010
Publisher
Pages
40
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. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
4
