reptiles

Explains how King penguin fathers preserve food in their stomachs for their chicks and details other strange abilities of different types of animals.

Looks at the behavior and characteristics of different reptiles, from the hard-shelled tortoises, turtles, and terrapins to the geckos and skinks that can shed their tailsand run when captured by a predator.

Provides an overview of amphibians and reptiles, discussing common perceptions about these species, phobias, how humans impact their survival, and more.

Chronicles the histories of reptiles and amphibians with text and over 200 color photographs and 100 original paintings, maps, and diagrams.

The most common snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs and toads, salamanders, and crocodilia of North America.

Text and illustrations examine the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitats of snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, and other reptiles and amphibians.

Describes a variety of reptiles, including the Jackson's chameleon, snake-necked turtle of Australia, and eyelash pit viper.

Answers such questions about reptiles as why do snakes stare, are frogs and newts reptiles, and which reptile lives longest.

Presents an introduction to reptiles, in simple text with illustrations, including information on their physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle.