Download or read book What Reptile written by Chris Mattison and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles a variety of reptiles and amphibians to choose the right pet, discussing setup costs, care, and potential drawbacks of each.
Download or read book Reptile written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2023-12-07 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Reptile explores one of nature’s most fascinating animal species. Become an eyewitness to how reptiles sense the world, move and use camouflage in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of these scaly creatures. Children will be mesmerised by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how crocodiles look after their young, how lizards store fat in their tails, and how chameleons swivel their eyes. Using striking full-colour photographs of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles, this book offers a unique eyewitness view of these amazing creatures. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on reptiles, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature. - Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness Reptile introduces the ultimate guide to these cold-blooded creatures, where you can find out how snakes are charmed, how geckos walk upside down, why crocodiles swallow stones, and how a snake is milked of venom. Children can learn all about how an anole lizard frightens its enemies by displaying its bright red beard and watch a boa constrictor swallowing its prey whole. This all-encompassing guide to reptiles is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians. So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, learn the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body, take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic, or explore one of the most brutal conflicts of the 20th century with Eyewitness World War I.
Download or read book The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book written by Jerry Pallotta and published by Charlesbridge. This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out why boa constrictors swallow their meals whole, learn why gila monster's tails are so fat, and meet a lizard that is larger than most people. As young readers turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, they will find that reptiles aren't really so "yucky." In fact, reptiles are among nature's most exotic and intriguing animals. Jerry Pallotta's well-researched text and Ralph Masiello's vivid illustrations will enthrall young and not-so-young readers alike.
Download or read book What Is a Reptile written by Lola M. Schaefer and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2001 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple text and photographs present kinds of reptiles and their general characteristics.
Download or read book Reptiles written by T. S. Kemp and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From dinosaurs to lizards, snakes, and turtles, Tom Kemp considers the range of reptiles which have walked our Earth. Exploring how evolutionary adaptions have fitted them to their individual niches, he discusses their biology, such as cold bloodedness and feeding habits, and analyses why reptiles have been so successful throughout history.
Download or read book Reptiles written by Laura Purdie Salas and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the characteristics and types of reptiles.
Download or read book What is a Reptile written by Bobbie Kalman and published by New York ; Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the main types of reptiles and their physiology, habitats, behavior, diet, and offspring.
Download or read book Reptiles and Amphibians For Dummies written by Patricia Bartlett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with tips to care for your special critter Choose the right lizard, turtle, or snake - and give your pet the best care Fanatical about frogs? Gaga over geckos? This essential guide tells you what you must know before you own a reptile or amphibian, with authoritative advice on everything from proper caging and feeding to health care, socializing, transporting, and more. You'll find out about the different species, normal and abnormal behavior, the basics of breeding, and complying with laws. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun
Download or read book The Secret Social Lives of Reptiles written by J. Sean Doody and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing the secrets of reptilian social relationships through original quantitative research, field studies, laboratory experiments, and careful analysis of the literature, The Secret Social Lives of Reptiles elevates these fascinating animals to key players in the science of behavioral ecology.
Download or read book A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa written by Johan Marais and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-11-05 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern Africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. Now in its second edition, A Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered and 30 re-classified species and sub-species. New information based on international scientific research has been included in the species accounts relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms. Species descriptions are now accompanied by full-colour photographs. Simple icons make essential information available at a glance. A separate 'look out for' box assists in quickly identifying species in the field. Chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the prevention and treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. This readable and user-friendly guide will be invaluable to herpetologists, snake collectors, hikers, gardeners, campers and householders, or anyone who may encounter or want to know more about these fascinating and widely misunderstood reptiles.
Download or read book Reptiles of All Kinds written by Kelley MacAulay and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a children's study of reptiles such as alligators and crocodiles, turtles, lizards, and snakes, and discusses their habitats, what they look like, how they move, what they eat, and how they protect themselves from predators.
Download or read book Pocket Books written by Green Android and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pocket Books feature more than 100 amazing animals. Each entry has a factfile with bite-sized facts, measurements, statistics, and a clear color photograph. The Pocket Book series helps young naturalists to identify and understand members of the animal kingdom.
Download or read book Baby Reptiles written by Bobbie Kalman and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids love reptiles! Reptiles range in size from as small as a human thumbnail to the length of two average cars parked from end to end. The most popular reptiles of all, dinosaurs, were even bigger! This informative book presents the most important information about reptiles, showing wonderful photographs of the baby versions of these animals. Young students will love learning about these animals at the cutest stage of their lives.
Download or read book The Evolution of Reptiles written by Sue Bradford Edwards and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Evolution of Reptiles explores what we know about reptile evolution, from theories of the past to recent breakthroughs in research. This title also looks at the science behind the research, from studying fossils to analyzing DNA. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Amphibians and Reptiles A Compare and Contrast Book written by Katharine Hall and published by Arbordale Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a frog an amphibian but a snake a reptile? Both classes may lay eggs, but they have different skin coverings and breathe in different ways. Pages of fun facts will help kids identify each animal in the class like a pro after reading the fourth book in Arbordale’s Compare and Contrast series. Similar to Polar Bears and Penguins, Clouds and Trees; Amphibians and Reptiles uses stunning photographs and simple non-fiction text to get kids thinking about the similarities and differences between these two animal classes.
Download or read book Reptiles written by Blake Hoena and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents general information about different types of reptiles, looking at what they are, how they are classified, the characteristics of different species, their origins, and fun facts about them.
Download or read book Magnificent Book of Reptiles and Amphibians written by Tom Jackson and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to the stunning diversity of reptiles and amphibians around the world! The Magnificent Book of Reptiles and Amphibians is a beautifully illustrated collection of the some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth. From the fierce king cobra to the colorful fire-bellied toad, each animal is explored in depth with fact files and a selection of awe-inspiring information. This large format features stunning illustrations that provide an up-close view of some of the rarest reptiles and amphibians. This volume is a wonderful keepsake that will be revisited time and again.
