reptiles

An introduction to giant tortoises, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and more.

An introduction to chameleons, disucssing their physical characteristics, habitats, behavior and more.

An introduction to caimans, discussing their physical characteristics, habits, behavior, and more.

An introduction to king cobra snakes, discussing their physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, and more.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Snakes treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this group of remarkable reptiles, including anacondas and vipers. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an American Indian snake tale.

A look at Komodo dragons, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their sawlike teeth, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.

A look at chameleons, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their color-changing skin, behaviors, relationships with humans, and fragile status in the world today.

"Ever wondered how snakes can swallow and digest an entire animal whole, bones and all? Or which snakes squeeze the life out of their victims? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to reptiles and amphibians.

"From a reptile that looks like Spider Man to lizards that squirt blood from their eyes, this collection of weird and creepy reptiles is sure to engage the most reluctant reader--and reveal important science information too! Colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and behaviors that make some reptiles special--and creepy"--Provided by publisher.