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The Magnificent Book of Reptiles and Amphibians

Brief Description
Explore reptiles and amphibians with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.High in the treetops and deep under the water, you'll encounter dozens of captivating creatures. From the mighty Komodo dragon... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Magnificent Book of Reptiles and Amphibians

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Explore reptiles and amphibians with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.

High in the treetops and deep under the water, you'll encounter dozens of captivating creatures.

From the mighty Komodo dragon to the tiny red-eyed tree frog, this book captures the essence of reptiles and amphibians through stunning illustrations. Here you will see impressive snakes, snapping crocodiles, rare tortoises, and even a lizard with a false head!

With beautiful illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for the whole family.

36 ROCKS AND MINERALS: Learn about dozens of reptiles and amphibians, from the alligator snapping turtle to the king cobra.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible animals to life. A map at the back of the book shows where each creature can be found.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding herpetologists of all ages.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More bestselling, beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Endangered Animals, The Magnificent Book of Butterflies and Moths, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and The Magnificent Book of Dragons

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886741636

Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 May 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mat Edwards

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 267.0mm

Height: 368.0mm

Weight: 987g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Tom Jackson has been a writer for more than 20 years. He has written over 100 books and contributed to many more, covering everything from climate change to axolotls to zoroastrianism. His specialities are zoology, natural history, technology, and all things scientific.

Commercial artist Mat Edwards draws inspiration from the things he sees in daily life. He can create everything from modern to vintage designs, with the power of precision and repetition as key to the appeal of his works. Mat has been passionate about art since childhood, and counts artists such as Chris Foss, Tim White, and Rodney Mathews among his early inspirations. While his talent and eye for detail is a constant, his technique has evolved from using purely traditional materials such as pencils, gouache, stretching paper to using almost all-digital methods. He lives in the United Kingdom.

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