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Synopsis
Reptiles introduces readers to the huge range of reptiles that live both on land and in water. These animals come in all shapes and sizes, and many have unusual talents. Children will be amazed to find out why snakes swallow their meals whole, why geckos have to lick their eyes, and how chameleons catch insects with their tongues. The vivid microphotography and splashy illustrations take readers up close and personal with these slippery, slithery animal favorites!
Children's Literature
Kingfisher's "Young Knowledge" nonfiction series about reptiles covers lots of information in its simple explanations showing unusual features of these reptiles from armor plating to elastic tongues. The uniqueness of each reptile is obvious on every page. Kids will easily enjoy the Solomon Islands skink with its laughable, smiling face and the chameleon that can independently move each eye on its own and look in two different directions at once. Spectacular, close-up photographs are rich, appealing, clearly descriptive, and also well positioned on the pages. Colors are crisp and bright. This vividly presented book will definitely appeal to the reptile lover. Word descriptions placed sparingly at the bottom on every page do not intrude on the text but rather expand the reader's understanding. Though they were interesting and well presented, the project pages at the end didn't seem in keeping with the richness of style in the rest of the book.