Describes real-life animals and their similarities to dragons.

Find out about dragon-like critters in this new Co-reader from National Geographic Kids. Co-readers provide one page of text for adults to read aloud and one page text for kids to read aloud on each spread, building toward a collaborative reading experience.

*WINNER OF 'THE WEEK JUNIOR' CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: OLDER NON-FICTION* *WINNER OF THE 2023 ENGLISH 4-11 PICTURE BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTION AGE 7-11* Find out the fascinating stories of ten real-life dragons, the myths and legends surrounding them, their discoveries and how they survive today. For centuries, dragons have captured our imaginations, guarding troves of treasure and breathing out fire. They appear in many myths and legends from around the world, some soaring through the air on scaly wings; some lurking in caves underground and some diving the depths of the seas and oceans. While there is, sadly, no such thing as a fire-breathing dragon, there are still dragons alive today in the animal kingdom. One of them can even fly. This book brings together the stories of ten real-life dragons, with fascinating facts mixed with some folklore. There are also tales of how these extraordinary creatures were discovered and about their adaptations for surviving in the wild. Are you ready for the wildlife safari of a lifetime? This high-interest approach to the natural world shows the diversity of nature, evolution and adaptation and can be used to support the science curriculum study of living things at key stage two. Full-colour photographs combined with illustrations make this a beautiful and fascinating introduction to real-life dragons around the world. *WINNER OF THE 2023 ENGLISH 4-11 PICTURE BOOK AWARDS FOR NON-FICTION AGE 7-11* The judges said: "A special read with exceptional photographs that informs about the natural world, and creates respect for the way creatures have evolved/"

Combining fact with fantasy and science with romance, Peter Dickinson, an award-winning novelist, sets out to prove that dragons really did exist, whilst Wayne Anderson's illustrations bring these creatures to life.

Hearing is an important sense for animals’ survival. Ears give animals vital information to help them find food or listen for predators ready to attack. This continuation of Mary Holland’s award-winning Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series features a wide variety of animal ears and how animals use them. Did you know that some animals have ears on their legs? Like the eyes, mouths, legs, and tails featured in previous books, animal ears come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes—a perfect match for each animal’s needs.

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