On the Trail of the Komodo Dragon: And Other Explorations of Science in Action

Myers, Jack

ISBN 10: 1563977613 / ISBN 13: 9781563977619

Published by Boyds Mills Press, 1999

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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On the Trail of the Komodo Dragon: And Other Explorations of Science in Action
• Publisher: Boyds Mills Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563977613
• ISBN 13: 9781563977619
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: Rice, John
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Can chimpanzees learn our language? Do horses really sleep standing up? How does a cat survive a fall from a window on the sixth floor?What does a ten-foot-long lizard eat? These are just a few of the questions that scientists tackle in this book of Science in Action. The eleven explorations cover some of the kids' favorite animals: horses, snakes, dolphins, Komodo dragons, cats, chimpanzees, turtles, hummingbirds, and fireflies. These creatures--some lovable, some creepy, and all amazing--are the reader's gateway into the world of real science. And the reader will soon discover that science is much more than a collection of facts--it offers adventures of discovery. The reader comes along as scientists learn surprising new things . . . and as they end up with new and fascinating questions. Many full-color illustrations help draw young scientists into this stimulating read.

About the Author

Dr. Jack Myers (deceased) delighted kids each month with his articles in Highlights for Children. He was Professor Emeritus of Zoology at the University of Texas at Austin and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.

John Rice is a wildlife artist whose works have appeared in many publications. He lives and works in New York City.