Monday, August 7, 2006
An Overdue Book Review--Life of the Komodo Dragon
A few weeks ago my children and I were studying reptiles. Well, a while back I had received an E-book from
Yesterday's Hopes called
Life of the Komodo Dragon by
Melissa O. Markham. The title pretty much explains what the book is about, but I love the way she walks you though it.
The book begins from the time a female komodo dragon emerges from her egg. And as soon as she enters into the world, she begins to instictively protect herself from prey. Not only is it fasinating how they protect themselves from birth, but how they hunt, and eat. Everything has a purpose, even why their scales change color as they get older. I must admit, this book had me and my children on our toes. There was some graphic information I could have lived without knowing, but that would kind of defeat the purpose of knowing how a komodo dragon lives, right? To be honest, it didn't bother my children a bit, it kept their interest from start to finish. I believe a lot of that had to do with the incredible real-life photos she provides and the wonderful links. I actually bookmarked all of them.
This is a wonderful non-fiction book and is a great resource, I hope there will be more ebooks written by her soon.
God Bless,
Amber
PS~ Do forget to mozy on over to the
32nd Carnival of Homeschooling: The Wild, Wild West, hosted by our Homeschool Cowgirl,
Sprittibee. GREAT JOB HEATHER!!!
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Monday, August 7, 2006
sounds good
Posted by kateyz
It sounds like a good book, and sure my boys would loooove to know all the graphic details that we moms often could do without!!
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Monday, August 7, 2006
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Posted by writmm
LOL! Amber, if I can get the other two done, I'll see about researching the King Cobra:)
Most kids do enjoy the more graphic moments, they aren't squeamish like their parents.
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Monday, August 7, 2006
OUR Melissa?
Posted by MuckFootMom
Oh my goodness! How exciting! It sounds like a neat book!
Kim in MI
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Monday, August 7, 2006
Interesting
Posted by GenesisFamily
My children love books about animals, especially ones with pictures. After living in Cuba for two years and dealing with the Cuban Rock Iguana they have developed an interest in all things reptile, much to my dismay! I would prefer them cute and furry!
Toni
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006
No Fair I already spent all my money , LOL
Posted by Canadagirl
Looks like a Cool one to go check out ! Most because I am out numbered with all these BOYS ! Luv Ya Girl. TTYS
In Him,
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006
OK.... Leaving comment #2, b/c
Posted by JacqueDixonSoulRestES
Comment #1 disappeared, as usual!! LOL GO TO SLEEP, Ma'am!!!!
LOL
-J
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006
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Posted by DiWilliams
I know my 6yo would love the book. He's fascinated by reptiles. Thanks for the review!
Blessings ~ Diane
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Untitled Comment Posted by HeartnSoul
That book sounds really cool! I just ran into your homestead blog, I like your layout of that page too. I haven't done too much with mine there, in fact I am such a terrible homesteading candidate I'm ashamed to post lol. I do make my own laundry soap though woohoo!
Having contest on my blog, come and enter!
Denise T
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006
thanks, Amber
Posted by SweetHomeTennessee
for this review. I hope to read and review it myself!
~Betsy
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Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Hey!
Posted by SAMIAM
My contest ends in 6 days and I was wodering if you could advertise it for me? Thanx!
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Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Sounds good!
Posted by LadyPoet33
That sounds like my kind of book! I need to see if my library has it.
LadyPoet33
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Wednesday, August 9, 2006
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Posted by momanna98
Sounds like the perfect book for boys!
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Wednesday, August 9, 2006
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Posted by Abiga51
I got so excited to read this after your review. I always get excited about books and new writers too. I am anxious to get this whether we sin the contest or not. The grandboys will love it. Blessings. And you are so sweet to review it and help out here. God is using you mightily my dear.
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