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The Ultimate Book of Reptiles

Your guide to the secret lives of these scaly, slithery, and spectacular creatures!
By Ruchira Somaweera and Stephanie Warren Drimmer
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The Ultimate Book of Reptiles by Ruchira Somaweera and Stephanie Warren Drimmer explores the fascinating world of reptiles with vivid illustrations and intriguing facts. The book delves into the diverse biology and behaviours of these creatures, from their habitats and adaptations to their roles in ecosystems. Aimed at young readers, it inspires curiosity and a deeper appreciation for these often misunderstood animals.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in reptiles and enjoy discovering fascinating facts about these extraordinary creatures. It's perfect for anyone who's curious about the diversity and unique behaviours of reptiles, making it an engaging and educational read for nature enthusiasts.

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The Ultimate Book of Reptiles

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The Ultimate Book of Reptiles invites you to sink your fangs into the hidden worlds of scaly and sensational creatures. Let leading reptile scientist and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Ruchira Somaweera be your guide.

Meet the coolest cold-blooded animals ever. From lizards to snakes, turtles to crocodiles, and even something called a tuatara, including enormous prehistoric reptiles (think real-life sea monsters!), you'll discover what makes a reptile a reptile. Learn how these creatures live, hunt, hide, and raise their young, as well as the wild adaptations that make them so unique.

Find out which snake is the most venomous on the planet and which are surprisingly gentle. Explore which reptile is born with a highly developed third eye in its forehead and which one is so tiny it could balance on the tip of your finger. Plus, uncover loads of crucial conservation information and impactful ways to join the fight to save endangered reptile species right from your home!

With gorgeous full-colour photographs and nail-biting from-the-field stories from Dr. Somaweera—including the time he waded waist-deep into a cave teeming with gigantic crocodiles—this book takes you up close and personal with wild, weird, and just plain wonderful reptiles.

Complete your collection with The Ultimate Book of Sharks, The Ultimate Book of African Animals, and The Ultimate Book of Big Cats!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781426373732

Publisher: National Geographic Kids

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: National Geographic Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 308.0mm

Weight: 1174g

Pages: 192

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Non-Fiction Penguin Books Ruchira Somaweera Science & Nature Stephanie Warren Drimmer

About the Author

RUCHIRA SOMAWEERA is a herpetologist and National Geographic Explorer who has spent more than two decades traveling the world studying reptiles and amphibians. He earned his Ph. D. in zoology from the University of Sydney and was a research scientist at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) and is currently a principal environmental scientist at Stantec Australia and an adjunct research fellow at the University of Western Australia. He's also an advocate for public awareness and education- He has a YouTube channel called Zootopica; co-manages a specialized, science-based wildlife expedition venture called Aaranya Wildlife Odysseys; and is active on Instagram, where he posts some of his gorgeous photos from the field. He is originally from Sri Lanka and is currently based in Australia. STEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER is a longtime writer for National Geographic Kids magazine and has written several books for Nat Geo Kids, including Roar! 100 Facts About African Animals, Animal Showdown, Night Skies, Surprising Stories Behind Everyday Stuff, and Ultimate Weatherpedia.

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