Bearded Dragon By Jake Miller

Discover the fascinating world of Australia's native desert lizard with Bearded Dragon by Jake Miller! Written as an accessible, highly visual non-fiction guide for young readers, this 24-page book explores the origins, physical features, and gentle nature of one of the most popular reptilian pets in the world.

Despite their spiky, intimidating appearance, bearded dragons are surprisingly docile creatures that prefer running away over picking a fight. Readers will learn all about how these Australian interior natives use the spiky flap of skin around their throats—puffing it up like a bristly beard—to protect themselves when threatened. Complete with engaging illustrations, it serves as an excellent introductory reader for elementary classrooms, early science units, and young animal lovers.

Key Highlights:

• Engaging Animal Science: Explains why bearded dragons puff up their throat skin and explores their natural defense behaviors.
• Illustrated Non-Fiction: Includes vivid visual illustrations alongside clear, educational text.
• AR Reader Approved: Accelerated Reader (AR) test-ready, making it ideal for early elementary school reading programs.

Perfect For: Children in Grades K–3, early reader science units, school libraries, and young reptile enthusiasts.

Product Specs:

• Author: Jake Miller
• Format: Paperback
• Illustrated: Yes
• Number of Pages: 24
• Dimensions: 0.07" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Publication Date: August 01, 2003
• Subject: Children's Nonfiction / Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians

Accelerated Reader (AR) Details:

• Quiz Name: Bearded Dragon
• Interest Level: Lower Grades (K–3)
• Reading Level: 4.9
• Point Value: 0.5