"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With kid-friendly text and diagrams, Gibbons compares the two reptiles--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim, how they raise their young, and more. Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians...

Learn about venom and the animals that produce it and use it to survive, including spiders, insects, snakes and other reptiles, frogs and toads, fish, and ocean invertebrates.

"In A Turtle's Life Cycle, beginning readers will learn about turtles and their four life stages. Carefully leveled text and vibrant, full-color photos will capture young readers' interest as they are introduced to turtle's appearance and behaviors throughout the life cycle, from egg to adult. A picture diagram shows the life cycle from one stage to the next, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about turtles...

Did you know that the Gaboon viper snake can weigh more than 44 pounds? Meet giant snakes, venomous lizards, and other intriguing reptiles at the Smithsonian National Zoo in these first books reviewed by Smithsonian experts. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to awesome videos!

"This book gives an engaging overview of rattlesnakes, from their diet and habitat to how they shake their tails as a warning. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible"--Amazon.

Saltwater crocodiles have the most powerful bite in the animal world! Readers will learn about these bites as well as other cool facts about saltwater crocs, like where they live, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards.

"This field guide highlights 100 amphibians found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild" --

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces alligators to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"A king cobra is a highly venomous snake that would never come face to face with a bald eagle in the wild. But if they did, which species would come out on top? With vivid photographs of these animals in the wild paired with approachable, informative text, young readers will decide! This book encourages readers to think critically about the size, lifespan, and adaptations of their favorite animal and pick who would really be the winner of this bizarre...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to thorny devils. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--