Chris Mattison

A richly illustrated introduction to the marvellous world of snakes. Descended from prehistoric lizards, snakes have been slithering across the earth for more than a hundred million years. There are some 4,100 species known to exist, and many are venomous, but many more are not. Snakes experience the world in unique ways, smelling the air with their tongues and relying...

A beautiful guide with stunning photos and illustrations, uncovering the mysterious lives of frogs and toads in detail. Leap into the incredible world of frogs and toads! Do you know why some frogs glow in the dark? Can a toad really pretend to be a rock? Explore the colourful lives of frogs and toads, from tree frogs to desert toads!...