Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Komodo Dragons - For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Komodo Dragons. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the kindle. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablet. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of Komodo Dragons: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Komodo Dragons Table of Contents 1. Komodo Dragon Facts 2. What is a Komodo Dragon? 3. What Do Komodo Dragons Look Like? 4. Where Do Komodo Dragons Live? 5. The Komodo Dragon Home 6. The Komodo Dragons Senses. 7. What Do Komodo Dragons Eat? 8. What Eats the Komodo Dragon? 9. The Komodo Dragon Family 10. Komodo Dragons in Captivity 11. Why are Komodo Dragons Vulnerable? 12. When Komodo Dragons Attack 13. Can I keep a Komodo Dragon as a Pet? Komodo Dragon Facts • Komodo dragons are also known as Varanus Komodoensis, komodo monitor, the komodo island monitor,blawak rakasa (this means giant monitor) or ora buaya darat (this means land crocodile) • Komodo dragons are large lizards. • Lizards are a type of animal called a reptile. • Komodo dragons do not breathe fire like the dragons in story books. • They are the largest living species of lizard. • They were officially discovered by western scientists in 1910. • They are classified as vulnerable which means that they are at risk of extinction. • The biggest ever recorded komodo dragon in the wild was 10ft long ( 3.13 meters) and weighed 370 lb (166 kg) • Their size has been called island gigantism by scientists. Many believe that the komodo dragon has become so big because there are no other predators where they live and they have their pick of prey. • Other scientists feel that the size of the komodo dragon shows a direct link between them and their ancestors; the varanid lizards. These extinct creatures once lived in Australia and Indonesia. • When a komodo dragon in a zoo needs a blood test, two zoo keepers have to hold it down because it is so powerful, and it does not like blood tests! • It can run up to 15mph. • A komodo dragon will attack animals bigger than itself. No other lizard will do this. • A komodo dragon will keep growing new teeth to replace those that have fallen off or broken while eating. • Its saliva is poisonous. • In 2011Komodo was included in the “New 7 Wonders of Nature” list. • Komodo dragons are carnivores. • 3 stuffed komodo dragons can be still seen today in the American Museum of Natural History. They were brought back from an expedition to the Indonesian Islands in 1926 by Douglas Burden. • Burden also brought back 2 live komodo dragons that were put in a show where people paid a lot of money to see these dragons tied up on a stage. This would never happen today because people would say it was cruel. It was this show that inspired the movie makers to create a famous old film called King Kong from 1933. (it was later remade in 2005) This is about a giant gorilla that is taken from its home and put in a show in America. In the film King Kong escapes from the show to wreak havoc in New York City. The komodo dragons never did that.

Lizards For Kids Table of Contents Introduction What is a lizard? What kinds of lizards are there? Where do lizards live? The history of lizards and humans What is a gecko? What is a Komodo dragon? What is an iguana? What is a horny toad? Why aren't frogs, toads, alligators, and crocodiles lizards? Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Lizards are the favorite creepy-crawly of many children throughout the world. In some areas, they are as easy to find as rocks. Some people even keep them as pets! Lizard is a very broad term that covers many reptiles, hundreds of kinds, and there are still lizards within rainforests that have yet to be discovered. Whether you're interested in creeping out other people, or just in love with the animal, lizards are interesting to learn about. From the ones that shoot blood out of their eyes to the ones that blend in with their surroundings, from the large to the small, from the sticky-footed to the claw-footed, lizards fascinate the world over.

Top Ten Dog Breeds for Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Table of Contents Top 10 - List: Labrador retriever A few Labrador facts you may like to know. German shepherd A few German shepherd facts you may like to know. Poodles A few Poodle facts you may like to know. Rottweiler’s A few Rottweiler facts you may like to know. Boxers A few Boxer facts you may like to know. Golden Retriever A few Golden retriever facts you may like to know. Beagles A few Beagle facts you may like to know. Yorkshire terrier A few Terrier facts you may like to know. Bulldogs A few Bulldog facts you may like to know. Dachshund A few interesting Dachshund facts you may like to know. Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole. Roger Caras ‘Man’s best friend.’ Is this the way you feel about your dog? I am sure you do! But do you know why domestic dogs are called man’s best friend? It’s because of their great loyalty, companionship and close relationship with humans over the years. A dog will stick to your side through thick and thin, just like a real friend. And there are amazing stories which prove this fact. If you would like to read some of them, ask your parents to help you search online. So, can you think of a particular dog you like? Many people have their own favorite and over the years, the American Kennel Club has published a list of the most beloved dogs. Can you guess which ones made the list? Of course people’s likes and dislikes tend to change over time, but for most of us, our love for dogs remain the same. How do you think the dogs feel in return? Did you know a dog can predict your behavior instinctively? He can ‘scent’ what you will do way before you do it. I know mine does. He always knows when I’m going to bathe him, and does his best to run away! The University of Abertay in Dundee actually did a study and found this to be true. A dog’s ability to ‘predict our desires’ is so keen, perhaps future generations of dogs won’t need that much training! Pretty neat, don’t you think? For this reason and more, dogs are renowned around the world for their constant devotion, and their right to be called… ‘Man’s best friend.’

Hippopotamuses For Kids - Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Table of Contents About Hippopotamuses Characteristics Distribution Diet Behavior Communication and Perception Ecosystem Roles Humans and Hippos Extinct Species Common Hippopotamus Pygmy Hippopotamus Fun facts about hippos Author Bio Introduction Which animal comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Africa’? Lion, elephant, hyena? If you did think of those animals, you’re surely missing on something big. Let me give you a clue. Seeing this animal for the first time, one may think it is fat and clumsy. But no, it’s not the rhino we’re talking about. It’s the hippopotamus! Join us as we try to explore the world of hippos like you’ve never known before. We provide you with an insight into the life of a hippo describing every aspect of them from characteristics to feeding habits, behaviors, communication methods and many species both living and extinct. What’s more? We have even got you a summary of some fun facts about hippos that would raise your eyebrows for sure!

Ducks For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Table of Contents Introduction What are ducks? What do ducks look like? Ducks and what they eat How ducks act Ducks and humans Mallards Muscovy ducks Ring-necked ducks Mandarin ducks Pink-eared ducks Hottentot teals Swans Geese Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Ducks live all over the world, except in Antarctica. They are animals that humans enjoy feeding, raising, and watching. The duck is an animal that shows up in cartoons as a wacky character; ducks amuse us, with their quacking and their waddling. But did you know that not all ducks quack? Ducks are present in many different tales. From Hans Christian Anderson’s Ugly Duckling to the modern tale of Ping, the duck has been kept in our attention for centuries. From the Mandarin duck in Asia to the Mallard in America, we have a lot of feathered friends to get to know. Ducks can be a lot more interesting than you would think; from what they eat to how they sound, ducks are different all over the world.

Foxes For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Table of Contents Introduction About Foxes Characteristics Foxes in different folklore and mythology Red Fox Gray Fox Arctic Fox Fennec Fox Kit Fox Swift Fox Bengal Fox Silver Fox Crab-Eating Fox South American Gray Fox Bat-Eared Fox Hoary Fox Introduction Have you heard about the story of fox and the crow where the fox tricks the crow to drop the food from tree? I’m sure you most probably did. Foxes are portrayed as cunning and deceitful creatures in many stories and fables. But is it really true or just a myth? The foxes are most probably assumed as such because of their sneaky ways of hunting for a prey. However, wouldn’t it be exciting to know more about these so call “cunning creatures”? Did you know that foxes show a great deal of love, attention and care when raising their young? Let me recall an incident. It was May 2009. A baby fox was badly injured and was unable to move for he was caught in a snare for 2 weeks until he was finally rescued by the RSPCA. He survived miraculously because of the food his mother brought when he lay there trapped. Heart-warming, isn’t it? Join us as we explore more about foxes, their different species, habitats, behaviors and interesting facts like the one mentioned above. Now we provide you the opportunity to decide on the nature of foxes.

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."--Josh BillingsLabrador retrievers are warm, fuzzy, lovable companions. They are also patient and easygoing. And they don't have a mean streak in their body! Of course it does not mean a retriever will never, ever, get upset. It only means getting angry is the exception and not the rule. Their easygoing nature makes them an ideal pet. And their kind personality extends beyond the family home. How so? Did you know a retriever is friendly even to strangers? Yes! Their heart is big enough for everyone, so if you are getting a dog for the first time, a retriever may be the perfect pet for you. Training a Labrador is a breeze and their puppy-like antics will bring joy to your heart. Even though their goofy acts may last well into adulthood, don't ever doubt their eagerness to please you. Their happiest moments are spending time with you in some type of family activity. And if your family activity includes water (swimming in the pool, sea or river), get out of the way, because retrieves LOVE the water! As a matter of fact, you may have a hard time getting your dog to leave the water when you do. But their love for water is not new. Many, many years ago retrievers were known as a type of "gun dog" or "sporting dog." Do you know what this means? To understand, you will have to go way back in history ... to the 17th century. The country is Canada and something interesting is happening there. Can you guess what it is?Keep reading and you will find out!

The Loch Ness Monster For Kids Fact or Fiction? Table of Contents The Loch Ness Monster Foreword Facts about the Loch Facts about the Loch Ness Monster Nessie Sightings Nessie Spotted on Land Nessie Spotted in the Water Sonar Evidence Searches for Nessie The Circus Search Sir Edward Mountain Search Operation Deepscan Project Urquhart Nessie Hoaxes Fact or Fiction? You decide! The Loch Ness Monster Today Author Bio The Author and Illustrator Publisher