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Overview"Alligators, crocodiles, turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, toads, and frogs - all are cold-blooded animals in the reptile or amphibian family. Packed with engaging articles arranged in alphabetical order, the new six-volume """"Exploring the World of Reptiles and Amphibians"""" set looks at the natural history of reptiles and amphibians through naturalistic artwork, maps, and stunning photography. This colorful set is intended to illustrate key life-science principles while providing thorough information on reptiles and amphibians to young readers.In addition to learning the many ways in which different types of creatures hunt, feed, breed, and defend themselves, middle school researchers will also learn about topics such as adaptations, ecology, genetics, communication, conservation and endangered species, and habitats. Each volume features additional resources, such as a glossary, volume index, and a listing of books and Web sites for further reading. This set provides illustrated family trees that explain how amphibians and reptiles fit in to the animal kingdom; overview articles in each volume that cover the major groups of amphibians and reptiles; 'Fact File' sidebars that provide in-depth information on the animal or group featured; and, 'Did You Know?' sidebars that present interesting and little-known facts." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jen Green , Richard Spilsbury , Patricia Taylor , John P. FrielPublisher: Chelsea House Publishers Imprint: Chelsea House Publishers Dimensions: Width: 21.30cm , Height: 6.90cm , Length: 26.20cm Weight: 2.680kg ISBN: 9781604132564ISBN 10: 1604132566 Pages: 6 Publication Date: 30 May 2009 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |