They're SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you'll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.
From geckos to iguanas, komodo dragons to chameleons, lizards are about the most awesome animal around! They inhabit every continent except Antarctica. Some are lethal. Some change color. Some have suction cups on their feet. There is enough fascinating information about these animals to fill an entire library of readers! But we've taken the absolute coolest information about the coolest animal…
A visual and informative guide to these cold-blooded creatures. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to all kinds of reptiles from the start of life inside an egg to hunting skills and survival techniques with DK Eyewitness Reptile . See snake anatomy from the skeleton to scaly skin; learn about the gripping feet of a lizard; discover the variety of shells found on turtles and tort…
Turn animal identity into a guessing game! Children guess the identity of amazing animals from a series of clues and up-close views. A world map pinpoints each animal's habitat, and a quick quiz reinforces fun facts. Creative use of camouflage keeps youngsters guessing as the form of an American alligator unfolds.
This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Designed to amuse …
What are crocodiles and alligators and why are they such amazing animals? Find out about the wonderful world of crocodiles and alligators inside.
Engaging and informative reference book packed full of bright, colourful illustrations and fascinating facts about animals