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ASIN: 0778719030 |
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"Mad about dragons, the boy who narrates this picture book is pleased when his doting parents decide to take him to Indonesia, home of the Komodo dragon....[The boy] takes the road less traveled through the jungle, where he encounters the dragon of his dreams....Full of intriguing detail....picture book, original in concept and beautiful in design."--Booklist.
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Sis's masterwork.......2004-03-14
There are moments when you just have to tell the parent in yourself to shut up. As I read Peter Sis's spectacular "Komodo", I was finding myself switching into worry mode as I went through the text. The story, if you are unfamiliar with it, follows the obsession of a boy who loves dragons more than anything else in the world. Being the doting parents they are, the boy and his mom and dad take a plane trip to Indonesia to see some komodo dragons for themselves. While waiting for a dragon to appear for some tourists, the boy separates himself from the party and finds himself face to face with his own komodo dragon.
Now as I read this I found myself mentally berating Peter Sis. Saying things along the lines of, "Why isn't he telling kids how dangerous komodo dragons are? That a single bite could kill you with its bacteria? That they're not the cuddly lizards so imagined in this book?" At which point I suddenly realized how stupid I sounded. Let's face the facts. As Mr. Sis himself recounts, the komodo dragon is native to one, count `em, one country in the world. Children reading this book are not going to run into the street, find a komodo dragon, and try to make it a pet. So let's just settle back and admire Sis's illustrations and text for what they are. Thoughtful and meticulous.
If you've never viewed a Peter Sis illustration closely, I highly recommend it. It's a trip. Using the tiniest black pen strokes imaginable, Sis conjures up miles and miles of details in each thoughtful illustration. The very first double-page spread is of the narrator's class picture. He notes that it's very easy to locate him because of his dragon t-shirt. Anyone unfamiliar with this picture, however, will be stunned by the vast sea of children presented, our narrator wearing his trademark jaunty red cap and white dragon shirt. And what child wouldn't want to live in a house that's wallpapered in dragons? Or a bedroom chock full of everything from a dragon punching bag to a real skull. This kid's got it made. The book's colors shift slowly from the warm reddish tones of the boy's bedroom to the mysterious deep green foliage of Komodo Island. Keep an eye out for all the komodos hidden in the leaves, trees, grass, etc. too! A helpful fact section located at the back of the book is the perfect compliment to this gripping subject.
Kids need obsessions. They need animals that are cool but not done to death like dinosaurs or elephants. The komodo dragon offers the perfect combination of deadly abilities and cool looks. Now we have a book to encompass all the wonders and looks of this incredible animal. This book is truly a finely honed piece of work.
Ilustrations not too impressive.......2002-11-07
I was very happy to find a childrens book about the Komodo Dragon! However, the illustrationa and the story itself was dissapointing. I give it the 2 stars for the subject matter, but I actually considered returning it.
A book to be enjoyed by parent and child.......2002-03-02
I like Peter Sis' illustrations a lot and I keep buying his books and this one did not disappoint me. The illustrations are delightful and it is fun to explore them with your child. And the whole story has a secret wink for the reader and nudges you on for more explorations.
A moment of thrill.......2001-03-09
Peter Sis is a fine artist whose distinct style of soft outlines works well for this lush book. It tells the story of a young boy whose favorite thing is dragons. When he learns that there are real dragons on the island of Komodo (which is in fact true - huge monitor lizards inhabit the island) he takes a plane there. Distressed by the many tourists, he takes off on his own for a very private, magical, fleeting moment of discovering a Komodo dragon in the wild. The book has bits of subtle humor in it - for example, the text deadpans that "it is always easy to find me in a crowd because of my dragon T-shirt" - while the illustration shows a huge crowd of kids that actually demands a lot of searching to find our hero! Preschool/1st grade nature lovers and explorers will enjoy this gently exciting tale. A brief postscript talks about real Komodo dragons.
Real dragons. Really........2000-05-09
Komodo! is about a boy who collects dragon memorabilia. So his parents take him to the Indonesian island of the Komodo dragon. While his parents get the family's place in line for the Dragon Show, they let him wander away from the crowds of tourists for what turns out to be the best of adventures. The pen and ink and watercolor drawings are delightfully detailed, with the left-handed boy going from duller colored beginning pages for his city life to lusher green colored pages for visiting the wild world of his dreams. Peter Sis includes some facts about dragons by drawing two pages from the scrapbook the boy has gotten together for his trip and also by including an afterword. Like Fire Truck and Rainbow Rhino (also by Peter Sis) Komodo! relies on sparse text and emphasizes telling a story through the drawings. I feel the book fits well in the tradition of such classics as And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street by Dr. Seuss.
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Komodo, The Living Dragon.......2000-06-30
Dr. Edward J. Maruska states (in the forward of this book) "The Komodo Dragon is one of the most Charismatic of living reptiles." Unfortunately little information is available to the adult layman, like myself, about this interesting being. "Komoto, The Living Dragon" helps nibble away at this absence and offers a well written expose on this large predator. The book is written in very understandable pose and relates many facts for those of us that like a little more than a picture and caption. The Komoto dragon, like many of Earth's creatures, is threatened by man's expansion across the globe. The book chronicles how the Indonesian Government and captive breading programs around the world will help protect this treasure for all of us. "Komoto, The Living Dragon", will help a lot of interested people better understand one of Earth's most amazing creatures.
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Komodo Dragons: Giant Lizards of Indonesia (Animals & the Environment)
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Prowling several small, remote islands in Indonesia, the Komodo dragon, is the world's largest lizard. This book examines the giant lizard's physical characteristics, how it hunts and kills its prey, and its status as an endangered species.
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Komodo Dragon: On Location (Darling, Kathy. on Location.)
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The naturalist team travels to the island of Komodo, Indonesia, to bring young readers a close-up view of this endangered and little-seen creature. Index.
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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the Komodo Dragon found in Indonesia.
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Totally Overpriced!.......2007-01-21
This book has nice photos, but is TOTALLY overpriced for the amount of pages. This book should be priced around $7.99. Definately would not buy again!
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More than twenty years have passed since Walter Auffenberg's monumental THE BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY OF THE KOMODO MONITOR. In the intervening years the populations of Komodo dragons--native only to a handful of islands in southeast Indonesia--have dwindled, sparking intensive conservation efforts. During the last two decades new information about these formidable predators has emerged, and the most important findings are clearly presented here.
A memoir from Auffenberg and his son Kurt is followed by the latest information on Komodo dragon biology, ecology, population distribution, and behavior. The second part of the book is dedicated to step-by-step management and conservation techniques, both for wild and captive dragons. This successful model is a useful template for the conservation of other endangered species for, as Kurt and Walter Auffenberg note, "The species may well indeed survive in the wild for generations to come while countless other organisms are lost."
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Evolution, population, distribution, habitat, & ecology.......2003-04-19
Collaboratively compiled and edited by James B. Murphy, Claudio Ciofi, Colomba de La Panouse, and Trooper Walsh, Komodo Dragons: Biology And Conservation is an impressive and informative collection of deftly presented essays by a variety of knowledgeable contributors about the evolution, population, distribution, habitat, ecology, of the great and unique carnivorous reptiles known as Komodo Dragons. A scattering of black-and-white photographs enhance these fascinating scientific analyses. Komodo Dragons is enthusiastically recommended reading and a seminal contribution to academic and professional Zoological Studies reference collections.
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In this favored land, the hills are green with dusky olive groves, bright vineyards, dark cypress trees; bright Mediterranean blue complements the pure light and serenity of the Tuscan countryside. This beauty is matched by the fabulous art treasures found in the famous museums, churches and monuments here, in the cradle of Italian culture. THE GREEN GUIDE, the perfect travel companion: a discerning and up-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, it offers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background on history and cultural heritage. Ideal guides for the independent tourist, THE GREEN GUIDE explores destinations both near and far. Sights are rated - 3 stars "worth a journey", 2 stars "worth a detour" and 1 star "interesting". Maps and itineraries make planning easy, whether visiting the highlights or venturing off the beaten track. Travel with THE GREEN GUIDE for an exciting and memorable experience.
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Good as a reference guide.......2000-10-01
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comprehensive coverage of tourist sites.......2000-01-27
Excellent coverage of monuments, museums, history, etc. It DOES NOT contain any info on lodging, restaurants, shopping, etc. But for planning your outings and getting around it is very thorough. A 100 page section on Florence, and a concise write-up on even the smallest towns, usually with it's own little map. Plenty of small photos and even floor-plans of large museums. Street map of Florence is good, but does not label all streets, and not a great street index, so a detailed map of your destination is advised, in addition
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In this favored land, the hills are green with dusky olive groves, bright vineyards, dark cypress trees; bright Mediterranean blue complements the pure light and serenity of the Tuscan countryside. This beauty is matched by the fabulous art treasures found in the famous museums, churches and monuments here, in the cradle of Italian culture. THE GREEN GUIDE, the perfect travel companion: a discerning and up-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, it offers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background on history and cultural heritage. Ideal guides for the independent tourist, THE GREEN GUIDE explores destinations both near and far. Sights are rated - 3 stars "worth a journey", 2 stars "worth a detour" and 1 star "interesting". Maps and itineraries make planning easy, whether visiting the highlights or venturing off the beaten track. Travel with THE GREEN GUIDE for an exciting and memorable experience.
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Essential for travel.......2006-05-28
The green guide is important for helping you decide what to do -especially when your time is limited. In some cases it provides wonderful detail as you explore churches that you become the walking tour guide. Very helpful when traveling with a group of colleagues and/or college students! It's not expensive and small in size, easy to carry in jacket pocket or bag.
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