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The Book of Australian & New Zealand Reptiles

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The Book of Australian & New Zealand Reptiles by Charles Hope explores the fascinating world of reptiles native to Australia and New Zealand, offering insights into their behaviour, habitats, and unique adaptations. It serves as an engaging and informative guide, highlighting the incredible diversity and ecological importance of these creatures in the region. Both educational and visually appealing, the book is suitable for wildlife enthusiasts and those interested in herpetology.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the diverse and unique reptilian wildlife of Australia and New Zealand. With engaging photographs and insightful information, it offers a detailed exploration of these captivating creatures, making it a great choice for nature enthusiasts and science lovers looking to expand their understanding of the region's biodiversity.

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The Book of Australian & New Zealand Reptiles by Charles Hope introduces readers to the captivating world of reptiles found in Australia and New Zealand.

Australia is a large country with a wide range of climates and habitats. Our island continent is home to lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodiles that are famous the world over.

Welcome to the fascinating world of Australian reptiles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742034287

Publisher: Wild Dog Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Wild Dog Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Charles is a childrens picture book author. He has written a number of titles for Wild Dog Books across a range of series. These include Our Past: Convicts and Gold, the Extreme Weather series, the Going Supernova series, Butterflies, Horses and Honey Bees CloseUp, the Then & Now series and one-off titles Hunters & Hunted, Fantastic Facts, Gross Facts and The Book of the Sun and the Stars.

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