reptiles

Contains facts about reptiles, comparing various aspects between pairs of them.

"While they're not exactly the mythical fire-breathing monsters their name brings to mind, Komodo dragons are stillfierce predators. They're also the world's largest lizards and can weigh as much as an adult person! . . . learn all about these unique reptiles"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs introduce beginning readers to alligators.

"Bearded dragons may not breathe fire or fly, but they are still impressive animals! These large lizards are found in Australia. They use venom to kill prey. Learn more details about these . . . reptiles"--Provided by publisher.

"Many people know that chameleons have the ability to change colors, but not everyone knows exactly how they do it. Readers of this . . . volume will discover the secret behind the chameleon's colorful alterations. They will also learn many more interesting facts about these incredible lizards"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text describe some of the characteristics of crocodiles, what they eat, and where they live.

The local police prove unhelpful when a 500-pound dinosaur skull vanishes from a secret excavation on Sage's family's ranch, so Teddy and his friends conduct their own investigation.

"At the water's edge, a deadly saltwater crocodile lies in wait, its body tensed to lunge after its prey. It grips its catch with lethal, 5-inch-long (12.7 cm) teeth and powerful jaws, exerting the strongest bite force of any animal on Earth! More than 23 feet (7 m) long and a whopping 2,200 pounds (998 kg), saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptiles on the planet. In this book, readers will get a . . . look at the saltwater crocodile and learn about the reptile's habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and irreplaceable ecological importance"--Provided by publisher.

Who is that sneaking through the grass? A snake! In this title, young students can learn basic facts about these slippery critters.

Open this book and you're presented with three different animals with a poisonous bite or sting and this question: which creature would you sit and watch, back away slowly or which would make you run for your life? The choice is yours, but choose carefully.... This book is packed with fascinating facts about poisonous creatures presented as a guessing game. Readers will learn about many different types of scary animal while using their logic to decide which critters are harmless and which are best to avoid!.