geckos

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the proper way to care for a pet gecko.

A gecko spends an exciting night searching for something to eat while avoiding being eaten by some other creature. Includes a tear-out poster.

"This high-interest book uses . . . photographs of geckos 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.

Dave and Sticky learn their new substitute teacher is Damien Black and fear the dastardly treasure hunter is behind Ms. Krockle's disappearance.

Fourth-grade detective Chet Gecko and his associate Natalie Attired investigate a series of mishaps that all seem to point to the school janitor.

"Meet the gecko--the escape artist of the lizard world! Hawks and rats would love to catch one for their dinner, but the gecko's . . . ability to protect itself keeps it safe for another day. With . . . camouflage, feet covered with tiny hairs for gripping (even upside down!), and the ability to drop its tail as a decoy, the gecko is more than a match for its pursuers"--Provided by publisher.

Explains that technological innovations often are inspired by nature, and describes how scientists are experimenting with the development of adhesive materials based on the gecko's feet.

When Bernardo comes to live with Carlos temporarily, taking over his top bunk, his spot on the school soccer team, and even his Papi's attention, Carlos knows he is not happy, but worse, Bernardo starts messing with Carlos's pet geckos, so Carlos tries to see past his cousin's annoying ways and keep the peace for his family's sake.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of geckos, the colorful climbing lizards. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how geckos became Hawaiian good-luck charms"--Provided by publisher.

This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a gecko's habitat, body parts, and behaviors.