geckos

When strange sounds start coming from deep in the rain forest on Isla Verde's island home of Sol, everyone thinks it's a monster. Isla begins to investigate with help of her best gecko friend, Fitz, and some new animal friends.

A young girl named Isla Verde lives on the island of Sol and enjoys secretly talking to all the animals, including her best friend, a gecko named Fitz. However, when a new girl moves in next door to Isla, she finds it difficult to hide her secret.

Isla Verde doesn't believe in fairy tales, but while on a trip to the Verde family cabana, Isla's new friend, Tora, thinks she sees a mermaid. The girls set off on an adventure with the help of the island animals to find out if mermaids really exist.

"Geckos and Komodo dragons are different animals. Geckos can be pets and live with people. Komodo dragons are wild and live in nature. But these lizards do have some things in common, such as a body covered in scales, long tongues, and strong tails. Get ready to discover a lot more about geckos and Komodo dragons - what they share and the many ways they are different!"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--Provided by publisher.

While on vacation at her family cabana, eight-year-old Isla Verde along with best friend Tora and gecko Fitz, search for the mysterious Canto Coast namesake--a mermaid.

Eight-year-old Isla Verde loves living on the ever-adventurous island of Sol with her best friend, a gecko named Fitz, but when a new girl moves next door, Isla has a hard time keeping her big secret--that she can talk to animals!.

"Some of the world's most amazing animals are camouflaged! Too bad Howard is too full of himself to notice"--From the publisher's web site.

This books instructs readers how to responsibly care for a gecko and includes information about breeds, life cycle, and behaviors.

"Provides young curious readers with striking visual clues and simply written hints. Using the photos and text, readers rely on visual literacy skills, reading, and reasoning as they solve the animal mystery. Clearly written facts give readers a deeper understanding of how the gecko lives. Additional text features, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--Provided by publisher.