"Provides a guide to reptiles and amphibians found in North America, including information on the animal's size, habitat, and behavior, identification tips, and jokes."--OCLC.
This resource book offers broad, comprehensive coverage of the animal kingdom, ranging from the simple -- sponges and corals -- to the complex -- mammals. Animals are grouped by major classifications: sponges; corals; jellyfishes; segmented worms; crustaceans and mollusks; insects; fishes; amphibians; reptiles; birds; and mammals.
Answers questions about reptiles such as, "Why do lizards lose their tails?," "Which turtle fishes with its tongue?," and "Why do some snakes pretend to be dead?.".
Provides facts about reptiles and amphibians and includes a story in which baby sea turtles try to avoid being captured by large birds and crabs as the run to the sea after hatching on a beach.
"This book gives an . . . overview of alligators, from their diet and habitat to how their strong jaws crush prey. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of color photos to make reading engaging and accessible"--Provided by publisher.
"Crayola explores the vivid world of reptiles from chameleons using color to communicate to snakes changing colors as they grow. Readers will be wowed by the variety of reptiles characteristics, diets, and habitats"--Provided by publisher.
