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Publisher
BBC Video
Language
English
Formats
Description
Amphibians and reptiles ruled the world for nearly 200 million years, and today there are well over 14,000 species. Ranging from some of the largest, most deadly creatures on Earth to the smallest and strangest, these are some of the most fascinating and dramatic animals on the planet. Looks at parental and breeding behavior, as well as adaptability. A magnificent overview of life on the planet Earth.
3) Salamanders
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Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Language
English
Description
This book introduces readers to the unique features of salamanders. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Questioneers (Chapter books) volume 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Zookeeper Fred's green snake Vern gets loose in the zoo, the Questioneers need all their talents to help find him, but in the end, it is Aaron's art that leads the way. Includes facts about snakes.
6) Toads
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs present toads, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.
8) Amphibian
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.
9) Salamanders
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and photographs present salamanders, how they look, where they live, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Restless Books
Edition
First Restless Books hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
From award-winning Nordic author and illustrator Linda Bondestam comes a new kind of climate change story, narrated by an adorable axolotl who is-possibly-the last of its kind. In a forest of seaweed there was ME, a rare and beautiful little axolotl, going for my first-ever swim. So graceful, and yet so lonesome-out of 987 eggs, mine was the only one that hatched. Who knows, maybe I was the last axolotl in these waters? At the bottom of a lake in...
12) Reptile
Author
Language
English
Description
"Uncover the lives of lizards, the tactics of tortoises, and the secrets of snakes as you dive into the world of scaly reptiles. Find out the clever ways these cold-blooded creatures thrive, from changing their color to injecting their prey with lethal venom."-- Page 4 of cover.
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Series
Publisher
Triangle Interactive, LLC
Language
Español
Description
Do you think a snake would make a good pet? This fact-filled, Spanish-translated title uses bright, vivid images in conjunction with descriptive and informative language to let readers decide if they think these cold-blooded reptiles would make good pets.
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Series
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Texas has a large and diverse turtle population, with forms that are found nowhere else (Cagle's Map Turtle and the Texas Map Turtle) and wide-ranging species that barely touch the state, including the Painted Turtles and the Rough-footed Mud Turtle. From the Sabine River to El Paso, and from the Rio Grande to the Panhandle, thirty-one native and established exotic turtle species are definitely known in Texas, along with one crocodilian, the American
...17) Rattlesnakes
Author
Language
English
Description
Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of rattlesnakes.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Edition
First editon.
Language
English
Description
Amphibians have some of the most interesting life cycles on Earth. The metamorphosis frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians go through has many steps that readers need to understand and remember. This book offers a concise overview of the general amphibian life cycle as well as representative examples of the many species within the animal group. Most importantly, the accessible language is paired with diagrams of the steps of the life cycle...
19) Amphibians
Author
Publisher
Dash!/Abdo Zoom
Language
English
Description
"Readers will learn what amphibians are, some of the different kinds, and all about their shared characteristics. Title is filled with cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences. This title is written at a Level 1, specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.
20) Axolotls
Author
Series
Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Language
English
Description
This title offers a compelling look at the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of axolotls. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for readers. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
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