"These creatures might not be the first image that comes to mind when one hears the word 'monster,' but a Gila monster's bite can be deadly to its prey! While this reptile moves slowly, it is able to protect itself from predators ina fascinating way. Accessible text supports . . . aspects of elementary science curricula, while . . . photographs keep readers of many ages and levels engaged"--Provided by publisher.
"This high-interest book uses . . . photographs of gila monsters in the wild to highlight the unique features of these lizards. Readers will learn about their habitat, survival adaptations, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.
"Gila monsters are as fascinating as they are elusive. Burrowed underground, these colorful carnivores hunt at dawn and eat just four times a year. Curious students will love this journey across the southwestern desert!"--Provided by the publisher.
Meet the monstrous Gila Monster as it creeps across the desert!This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Table of contents; Detailed maps; Glossary of key words; Infographics.
"Carefully leveled text and ... photographs follow a Gila monster as it uses smell to find prey, its claws to unearth it, and its venom to kill it. Includes picture glossary and index."--Provided by publisher.
Presents an introduction to large lizards from around the world, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle, including Komodo dragons, iguanas, and Gilamonsters.
"Describes Gila monsters, including what they look like, where they live, some of their behaviors, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world"--Provided by publisher.
