Reptiles for Kids

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Reptiles for Kids by Michael G. Starkey is an engaging and educational guide aimed at young readers, offering fascinating insights into the lives of various reptiles. Through vibrant illustrations and captivating facts, it explores different habitats, behaviours, and unique characteristics of reptiles, making it an exciting journey into the world of these intriguing creatures. Perfect for inspiring curiosity and a love for wildlife amongst children.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a young reader fascinated by the colourful and diverse world of reptiles. It's packed with engaging facts, stunning photos, and fun activities, making it perfect for kids who are curious about these amazing creatures and eager to learn more in an interactive way.

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Reptiles for Kids

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Explore the fascinating world of reptiles with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9.

Big and small. Cute and dangerous. Covered in spikes, scales, and bony plates! Reptiles for Kids is filled with fun facts and amazing photos of slithering snakes and lizards, tough turtles and tortoises, creepy crocodiles and alligators, and some awesome amphibians. These ancient animals come in all sizes, shapes, and colours, from the weird to the wonderful and everything in between.

Learn how a tadpole becomes a frog, what a crocodile likes to eat (and how it catches its prey!), and which gecko drops its tail when scared. Discover how to identify reptiles in your area, which reptiles can thrive at home, and the reptiles that need your help—and how you can be part of conservation efforts around the world to save them. With this book, you'll soon be an expert on our cold-blooded friends.

Reptiles for Kids includes:

Reptile 101 - Find out what the differences are between reptiles and mammals.

Look at that! - This fascinating book comes with tons of vibrant colour photographs.

In the home - Learn about the best reptiles to keep at home and how to properly care for them.

Feed your wildlife curiosity with this fantastic book on reptiles for kids.

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Reptiles for Kids by Michael G. Starkey benefits from the author's extensive fieldwork and dedication to herpetofauna conservation. His passion and expertise, especially in snake conservation, enrich the content of this children's book. The book is noted for its authentic insights into the world of reptiles, providing a unique and educational perspective for young readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647396497

Publisher: Callisto Media Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Callisto Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 86

About the Author

MICHAEL STARKEY is a conservation biologist, ecological consultant, and public speaker working to educate and involve the public in wildlife conservation issues. He is the founder and executive director of Save The Snakes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to snake conservation.

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