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Komodo Dragons

Price: $2.99, format: 7 page PDF, grades: 2,3,4,5

Is that a fire-breathing dragon come to life? Don't worrry... it's just a Komodo Dragon with a yellow tongue that looks like a flame. This lizard from Indonesia is likely the reason why fairy tales about magical dragons began. Venture into the world of this large meat-eater that can grow to 10 feet and learn fascinating facts about its habitate, physical features, and unique structures that help it survive up to 50 years!

In this issue students will:

• compare and contrast fairy tale dragons with lizards
• learn about the life and habits of the Komodo Dragon
• exercise like a lizard
• use the newspaper to measure and sequence information
• use internet links to learn more about this unique animal