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The ultimate book of reptiles : your guide to the secret lives of these scaly, slithery, and spectacular creatures Cover Image

The ultimate book of reptiles : your guide to the secret lives of these scaly, slithery, and spectacular creatures / Ruchira Somaweera, with Stephanie Warren Drimmer.

Somaweera, Ruchira, (author.). Drimmer, Stephanie Warren, (author.).

Summary:

"Get ready to sink your fangs into the hidden worlds of reptiles with leading reptile scientist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Ruchira Somaweera as your guide! Between the pages of this book, readers will get up close and personal with the coolest cold-blooded animals ever. From lizards to snakes, turtles to crocodiles, something called a tuatara, and even enormous prehistoric reptiles (think: real-life sea monsters!), they'll discover what makes a reptile a reptile, how these different species live, hunt, hide, raise their young, and what wild adaptations they have that make them so unique and, well, a little bit strange at times!"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 1426373732
ISBN: 1426373821
ISBN: 9781426373732
ISBN: 9781426373824
Physical Description: 191 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Repitles in the wild -- From scales to tail -- Amazing adaptations -- Deadly hunters -- Reptile myths busted -- Reptiles of the past -- Super creatures -- Saving species.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 National Geographic Kids. Grades 4-6 National Geographic Kids.