"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focusing on a different group of animals. This book is about reptiles: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of reptiles in their natural environment."--

Contains facts about reptiles, comparing various aspects between pairs of them.

Introduces readers to reptiles.

Provides information about the wide variety of reptiles around the world, discusses their physical attributes, special capabilities, and habitat, and discusses the reasons that many reptiles are in danger of becoming extinct. Provides activities, color photos, a quiz, a glossary, and an index.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to reptiles. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the world of reptiles, discussing lizards, snakes, tortoises, turtles, alligators, crocodiles, and tuataras.

Explains how to identify venomous snakes and their harmless cousins, where to find a 200-pound lizard, how to avoid becoming an alligator's lunch and features snake fangs, alligator claws, and turtle shells--all life-size! "Snake fangs, alligator claws, and turtle shells-- all life-size! Go belly down on the ground, eye to reptilian eye, with acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky. Through large gatefolds and marvelously detailed, realistic art, he takes...

A simple introduction to the characteristics of reptiles in general and of select species.

Defines what a reptile is and describes various types of reptiles, including lizards, crocodiles and alligators, snakes, and turtles.