Cañon City Public Library

"Lizards covers what lizards like to eat, what they look like, features and abilities, as well as specific species like the blue-railed skin, chameleons,and more. Simple text alongside fun and colorful photographs will get kids reading."--provided by publisher

Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.

They might not fly with wings but these lizards have flaps of skin that let them glide through the sky. Learn all about these colorful flying dragons of Southeast Asia. Life science curriculum links are covered throughout. Critical thinking questions using the common core are also included.

There are thousands of kinds of itty-bitty geckos and each one of them has a story behind their lives. In this awesome early concepts book, readers learn how geckos stay safe thanks to their bright colors and use their amazing feet to climb all over the place. What happens when a gecko loses its tail? What if it, gets something in its eye? This exciting book is, filled with scientific facts and a fun picture glossary, answering all the interesting...

Provides an overview of chameleons, discussing such key characteristics as their ability to change color and their long tongues.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of these long-tailed, four-footed reptiles, many of whom look like miniature dinosaurs

Describes and illustrates lizards that live in desert regions.

With breathtaking full-page images, including a double-gatefold spread, Sibert-Honor photographer Nic Bishop introduces the beauty and diversity of lizards.The simple, engaging text presents both basic information and fun, quirky facts about the appearance, habits, and life cycle of these amazing reptiles. An index and glossary are included.

Explores the similarities between lizards and salamanders, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like size, habitat, and periods of activity can be used to identify these cold-blooded creatures. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.--