A mother turtle swims to shore. She digs a hole in a dune, where she lays one hundred eggs. Following her instinct, she covers the eggs with sand and slowly makes her way back to sea. What happens next, from eggs to hatchlings, is one of the most extraordinary occurrences in nature. The eggs provide food for other animals, and the eggs that survive produce hatchlings that, again, provide food f…
Reptiles Where is the most dangerous snake? Can lizards walk on water? You'll find the answers to these and over 100 other intriguing questions inside this superbly illustrated book. Other titles in this series: Creepy Crawlies Jungle Animals Polar Animals Endangered Animals Birds Creatures Desert Animals Dinosaurs .
Text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics and behavior of boa constrictors that live in tropical rain forests.
Discusses the senses, reproduction, habitats, and habits of alligators and turtles, and provides detailed illustrations of their internal structure. This book provides a visual look into the world of reptiles.
This turtle book is designed specially for use and enjoyment by beginners. It is meant for someone who is just starting to keep turtles as pets.
Photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. Snakes Slither and Hiss introduces young readers to some of the world's biggest, longest, and most dangerous snakes. Look out!
Full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works, I Wonder Why books are a terrific way to keep young minds buzzing. With information and quirky facts to explain everything from "which lizard has a frightful frill?" to "Which turtle kicks up a stink?" These books will amaze, satify, and inspire! Full color.
In All About Lizards, Arnosky shows how lizards grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about these animals, such as: Can lizards really change colors? How many kinds of lizards are there? Why do some lizards' tails break off? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant paintings, this book will fascinate young readers.
Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Turtles is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of turtles. In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Turtles, Arnoskys shows how turtles grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions …
Komodo dragons can kill a mouse with just one poisonous bite. Learn more about these giant meat eaters in Komodo Dragons.