Dkfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians

Description

Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for lizard lovers ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to reptiles and amphibians from across the globe, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits on everything from turtles to tree frogs. What is the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? How do chameleons change their colors? How many types of frogs and toads are in the world today? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians, which features stunning wildlife photography of these animals in their native environments, throughout every stage of their life cycles. Beginning with a broad overview of taxonomy and biology, this book teaches young herpetologists what separates reptiles and amphibians from other branches of the animal kingdom, while in-depth sections on particular species show how animals have adapted to their surroundings with different mating behaviors and defense mechanisms. From chameleons to Komodo dragons, DKfindout! Reptiles and Amphibians captures the breadth of this wriggling, slithering world in a unique and fun way. Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6-9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about--ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology--making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again. 2 Contents 4 What is a reptile? 6 What is an amphibian? 8 Ancient relatives 10 Carnivores and herbivores 12 Scaly skin 14 Babies 16 Temperature control 18 Frog or toad? 20 In the rain forest 22 Reptiles at sea 24 Turtles 26 Inside a tortoise 28 Hunting habits 30 Crocodilians 32 Desert dwellers 34 Lizards 36 Salamanders and newts 38 Senses 40 Survival tactics 42 Snakes 44 Changing colors 46 Warning! 48 Real-life dragons 50 Burrowers 52 Reptile or amphibian? 54 Amphibians, reptiles, and us 56 Meet the expert 58 Facts and figures 60 Glossary 62 Index 64 Acknowledgments