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Joan Procter, dragon doctor : the woman who loved reptiles
Back in the days of long skirts and afternoon teas, young Joan Procter entertained the most unusual party guests: slithery and scaly ones, who turned over teacups and crawled past the crumpets... While other girls played with dolls, Joan preferred the company of reptiles. She carried her favorite lizard with her everywhere - she even brought a crocodile to school! When Joan grew older, she b…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780399557255
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- Call Number
- 590.7234421 VAL
Why do snakes hiss? : and other questions about snakes, lizards, and turtles
Many people like snakes, lizards, and turtles, and there's so much to find out about all of these scaly-skinned animals. Are all snakes poisonous? Why do snakes shed their skin? What unusual things can lizards do? Do lizards ever lose their tails? Why do turtles have shells? Kids will find the answers—and much more—in this fun, fact-filled introduction to reptiles. Filled with colorful phot…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780142401057
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- 46 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
- Series Title
- Penguin Young Readers : Level 3
- Call Number
- 597.9 HOL
Revolting reptiles
Examines the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of various reptiles, including lizards, alligators, snakes, and turtles.
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- 9781875354597
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- 36 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
- Series Title
- Creepy Creature
- Call Number
- 597.9 PAR
Reptiles
Reptiles Where is the most dangerous snake? Can lizards walk on water? You'll find the answers to these and over 100 other intriguing questions inside this superbly illustrated book. Other titles in this series: Creepy Crawlies Jungle Animals Polar Animals Endangered Animals Birds Creatures Desert Animals Dinosaurs .
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780752550510
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 29 cm
- Series Title
- Cool Facts
- Call Number
- 597.9 POP
Reptiles
Discusses the senses, reproduction, habitats, and habits of alligators and turtles, and provides detailed illustrations of their internal structure. This book provides a visual look into the world of reptiles.
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- 9780864492678
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- 192 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- A look inside
- Call Number
- 597.9 CHA
Snakes shed their skin and other questions about reptiles
Full of lively answers to all those tricky questions about how the world works, I Wonder Why books are a terrific way to keep young minds buzzing. With information and quirky facts to explain everything from "which lizard has a frightful frill?" to "Which turtle kicks up a stink?" These books will amaze, satify, and inspire! Full color.
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- 9780753405130
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
- Series Title
- I wonder why
- Call Number
- 597.9 ONE
Komodo dragons
Komodo dragons can kill a mouse with just one poisonous bite. Learn more about these giant meat eaters in Komodo Dragons.
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- 9781429633215
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 23 cm
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- 597.9 MAT
What's a reptile?
Whether they love them or loathe them, kids tend to have a visceral reaction to snakes, lizards, alligators, and other members of the reptile family. This easy-to-read book explains the traits that all reptiles share, such as breathing air and having scales. It also offers fun facts about species of particular interest, including the massive saltwater crocodile and the desert-dwelling Gila mons…
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- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781448861347
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
- Series Title
- All About Animals
- Call Number
- 597 KAS
Endangered and extinct reptiles
Short-nosed sea snakes and blue iguanas are two examples of endangered reptiles. Few of them exist in the wild. Other reptiles have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help? Listen to this audiobook to find out!
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- 9781467713344
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
- Series Title
- Lightning Bolt Books
- Call Number
- 591.6 BOO
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