With their round snouts, scaly green skin, and long tail, Komodo dragons really do look like a kind of dragon. These reptiles can't breathe fire, but they do have a venomous bite that kills animals much larger than themselves. Small animals aren't safe either. Baby Komodo dragons live in trees for the first few years of their lives to avoid being eaten by other Komodo dragons. Found only in some islands in Indonesia, these exotic lizards use their...

Meet one of nature's most jaw-dropping predators-no fire-breathing required. This exciting nonfiction book brings the wild world of the Komodo dragon to life for curious kids ages 7 to 12. Packed with jaw-snapping facts and kid-friendly science, it explores everything from powerful tails and venomous bites to sneaky ambushes and tree-climbing baby dragons. Readers will journey across the dry, rugged islands of Indonesia, learn how Komodo dragons fit...