Snakes and reptiles book

There are more than 3,000 species of snakes on the planet and theyre found everywhere except in antarctica, iceland, ireland, greenland, and new zealand. Snakes and reptiles the scariest coldblooded creatures on. The ultimate book of snakes and reptiles by barbara taylor, 9781861474599, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This collection of nonfiction reference books will have budding scientists ready to visit the amazon in search of snakes and reptiles. Readers will discover how far a cobra can spit, a gallery of fangs, how to survive a snake attack, the life cycle of a snake, and the titanoboa a 50footlong prehistoric snake while also learning about lizards. Pet reptiles choose from a variety of pet reptiles for sale including snakes, lizards, turtles and more. Created by scholastic teacher consultant jeremy brunaccioni. Our book list includes many titles covering a wide variety of species of turtles and tortoises. If your country has snakes its so important to teach children snake etiquette early. Did you know that the frilled lizard can hop like a kangaroo.

Reviewed in the united states on february 22, 2010. Naturalists, amateur herpetologists, herpetoculturists, zoo professionals. Snakes and reptiles is a new title in the popular twists series for young readers. All reptiles possess lungs, and none passes through an aquatic larval stage with gills, as do many of the amphibians. Find the perfect companion, from desertdwelling dragons and sunloving snakes to nocturnal geckos and.

The book of snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering nearly one in six of all snake species. Equal parts art, science, and empathy for wildlife, this book is not just a great contribution to the understanding and appreciation of herpetological fauna of the magical archipelago, it is also a. Rachel was incredibly professional, engaging, and clearly loves what she does. The book sheds new light on snakes, lizards and crocodiles, helps you to identify them and dispels some common myths and fallacies. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have. Snakes on the patio, salamanders in the basement, frogs crossing the road, and turtles nesting on the shore in the land of 10,000 lakes. Brian williams closeup photographs and simple text introduce such creatures as a python, rattlesnake, cobra, chameleon, thorny devil lizard, and hawksbill. In snakes, presumably as an adaptation to their long, thin bodies, the left lung is reduced. They depend on outside sources like the sun to maintain their body temperatures. Reptile keeper and breeder currently working on quality tegu and colubrid snakes genetics.

There couldnt be a better snake or reptile book for adults or kids. All proceeds from the sales of these field guides help keep them printed and in stock, and support the production of amphibian and reptile educational materials. Booktopia buy reptiles books online from australias leading online bookstore. Reptiles are coldblooded and rely on the temperature of their surroundings to control their body heat. In sadie joness the snakes, parents are more venomous than reptiles. Discover the amazing world of snakes, crocodiles, lizards and turtles, with over 700 photographs and.

Each of the featured creatures is illustrated with a large, fullcolour artwork and accompanied by easyto. Snakes and reptiles takes the reader on a fascinating journey of discovery of more than 80 animals. The deadly world of bugs, snakes, spiders, crocodiles and. Making friends with snakes but from a distance is an educational childrens ebook written in comic form about snakes.

Snakes and other reptiles and amphibians is compact and easytouse, including stunning photography, and a. Living with snakes and other reptiles, simon watharow. A kids book of cool images and amazing facts about snakes nature books for children series 1 john yost. It can take a more direct approach by attacking small boats and eating. Its huge, and has great pictures and very detailed descriptions of most snakes and reptiles in the world. The lack of a larval stage distinguishes reptiles from amphibians. From speedy slithering creatures and living dragons to snakes that fly and shed skin, everything you need to know about snakes explores the fascinating world of reptiles.

With distribution maps to all species and more than 600 color photographs, this book is designed for use by researchers and. Most have scales and reproduce by egglaying, but several give birth to live young. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for more than 160 million years, and that now inhabit every continent except antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans. Reptiles are tetrapod animals in the class reptilia, comprising todays turtles, crocodilians, snakes, amphisbaenians, lizards, tuatara, and their extinct relatives including nonavian dinosaurs. Mark has written numerous books on reptiles, including a guide to the snakes of papua new guinea, venomous snakes of the world princeton, 2011, the. Snakes and other reptiles and amphibians is compact and easytouse, including stunning photography, and a comprehensive catalog of coldblooded creatures including snakes, frogs, crocodiles, and. Nature guide snakes and other reptiles and amphibians. Or that the ridges on a boa constrictors body are where. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The snakes can also kill people by stealing their shadows.

See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Snakes and reptiles the scariest coldblooded creatures on earth. Magic tree house research guides are now magic tree house. World of eric carle, hear bear roar 30 animal sound book pi kids playasound. Unless otherwise indicated, reptiles and amphibians may only be taken by hand, hook, snake tongs, turtle hooks, traps and nets less than four feet square or four feet in diameter.

Then she finds the hotel guest book full of fake names and comments all written by alex. Barbara taylor, jen green, john farndon, joanna lorenz. Additionally you will find books devoted to general chelonian biology, natural history, and husbandry. Snakes of mexico describes all 390 species known from the country. Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book a useful herpetology textbook in several countries. So as far as the book yes, there are basically really cool pictures of the snake, lizard, turtle, croc, etc. Bursting with amazing photography, compelling illustrations and allnew content, this easytoread book presents scientific. Snakes, crocodiles, lizards, and turtles wild kratts step into reading chris kratt. Kids watch colorful photos of snakes while learning basic facts like where snakes live and what they eat.