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Bearded Dragons

by Imogen KINGSLEY
9781681515540. KINGSLEY, Imogen. Komodo Dragons. ISBN 9781681523972.ea vol: 24p. (Lizards in the Wild). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Amicus/Amicus Ink. Feb. 2019. Tr. $29.95.
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Gr 3–5—These overviews focus on the most interesting characteristics of wild lizards. Each spread presents a few sentences about habitat, features, or behavior opposite a full-page photograph. Close-up views of particular attributes, such as a gecko's eyes are especially effective. All titles also include visuals of the lizard eating prey (or, in the iguana's case, plants), with the disappointing exception of the Komodo dragon, where a solo photo of a water buffalo is the only related image. Final pages show newly born lizards. The text has an easy-to-read, slightly informal style that conveys facts cohesively, with just a couple missteps. Referring to the Gila monster as a "dragon," for example, could lead to confusion with Komodo dragons.
VERDICT This series contains generally appealing titles about high-interest reptiles.
Reviewed by Staff , May 01, 2019

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