Bibliograph

Reptile, written by Colin McCarthy

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Reptile, written by Colin McCarthy

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Reptile

Responsibility statement

written by Colin McCarthy

Series statement

Eyewitness booksDK eyewitness

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

What is a reptile? -- When reptiles ruled -- Happy families -- Inside out -- Cool customers -- Uncommon sense -- 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

Target audience

juvenile

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EyewitnessDK eyewitness reptile

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