Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the poisonous snakes known as water mocassins or cottonmouths.

A brief introduction to alligators, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, offspring, and dangers. Includes a range map, life cycle diagram, and amazing facts.

"A brief introduction to chameleons, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, offspring, and dangers. Includes a range map, life cycle diagram, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.

Gliding quietly along the banks of a river, crocodiles are formidable members of the animal kingdom who don't give their prey much warning. Young readers get a glimpse at various crocodile species and habitats and learn about the hunting skills that make these creatures famous. Informative text and exciting pictures introduce kids to the incredible reptiles that have prowled our planet for millions of years. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using...

Plodding past budding cactuses and through dry heat, desert tortoises may appear slow and ungainly. But these remarkable creatures are able to survive savage temperatures and a brutal landscape. Young readers discover how adaptable desert tortoises are and examine their intriguing relationship with both the environment and mankind. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides...

"A brief introduction to gila monsters, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, offspring, and dangers. Includes a range map, life cycle diagram, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.

A brief introduction to green iguanas, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, offspring, and dangers. Includes a range map, life cycle diagram, and amazing facts.

Describes the physiology, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of iguanas, lizards who live in areas of the world such as rain forests.