Reptile

Colin McCarthy

Book - 2023

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 mesmerized by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles.

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Subjects
Genres
Literature
Published
New York, New York : DK Publishing 2023.
Language
English
Main Author
Colin McCarthy (author)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm
ISBN
9780744084788
9780744084771
  • What is a reptile?
  • When reptiles ruled
  • Happy families
  • Inside out
  • Cool customers
  • Uncommon senses
  • Mating displays
  • Examining eggs
  • Spitting images
  • Scale tale
  • Snake selection
  • Lots of lizards
  • Turtles and tortoises
  • Turtle tank
  • Crocodile clan
  • Tuatara
  • A bite to eat
  • A tight squeeze
  • Venomous bite
  • Egg eaters
  • Survival
  • Blending in
  • Lots of legs
  • Ground control
  • Life in trees
  • Waterproofed
  • Natural enemies
  • Just good friends
  • An eye to the future
  • Reptile classification
  • Reptile evolution
  • Threats
  • Glossary
  • Index