Deadly Lizard Bite!

Deadly Lizard Bite!
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1642804045

One morning in 2009, Maen, a guide at Komodo National Park in Indonesia, sat at his office desk. Suddenly, he saw something move. When he looked down, he couldn’t believe his eyes. “I saw the Komodo dragon under this table,” Maen said. He slowly drew back his legs from the venomous creature. In an instant, the animal lunged. Would Maen escape with his life? Learn all about venomous lizards in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It’s packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.

Deadly Lizard Bite!

Deadly Lizard Bite!
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Envenomators
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781684026579

One morning in 2009, Maen, a guide at Komodo National Park in Indonesia, sat at his office desk. Suddenly, he saw something move. When he looked down, he couldn't believe his eyes. "I saw the Komodo dragon under this table," Maen said. He slowly drew back his legs from the venomous creature. In an instant, the animal lunged. Would Maen escape with his life? Learn all about venomous lizards in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It's packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.

Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards

Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards
Author: Daniel David Beck
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520243576

"This is the first comprehensive treatment of the biology of the Monstersauria in nearly 50 years, during which time our knowledge has increased dramatically. It gives the reader an unprecedented opportunity to understand the evolution, ecology, and behavior of gila monsters and beaded lizards, as well as insights into folklore, venom, and threats to the existence of these fabled animals."--William Cooper, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne "Beck is the foremost authority on these animals and has published extensively on them. He provides a highly readable and fascinating summary of their biology."--Jonathan Campbell, author of Venomous Reptiles of Latin America

The Gila Monster

The Gila Monster
Author: Iona Seibert Hiser
Publisher: Steck-Vaughn
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1972
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780811477390

Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of the poisonous lizard native to the Southwest.

Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures

Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2011-07-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744040507

Discover the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends in this book all about frogs and amphibians for kids. Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the world of frogs and amphibians with Everything You Need to Know About Frogs. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on frogs. Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a frog’s habitat and behavior. Discover how these amphibians survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how these clever creatures have adapted to live in seemingly inhospitable habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting frog book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends! Inside the pages of this frog book for children, you’ll find: A whole host of amphibians and reptiles including toads, snakes, lizards, salamanders, turtles, newts, tortoises and crocodiles. Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends. A look at these creatures from all angles – information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as oddities such as how to survive a crocodile’s attack, how a frog’s legs influenced Frankenstein, or how to play snakes and ladders. Children aged 7+ can learn all about frogs and amphibians from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about frogs!. Complete the series This delightful frog book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Snakes and Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs!

Ouch! Snakes That Bite

Ouch! Snakes That Bite
Author: Alan Walker
Publisher: Built to Survive
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781427161277

A tongue that can smell prey and sharp fangs that deliver deadly venom--some snakes are built to survive! Young readers will be fascinated to read about these deadly predators. Close-up photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read and a useful resource for report writing.

Endangered Komodo Dragons

Endangered Komodo Dragons
Author: Bobbie Kalman
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778718574

Describes the physical characteristics of the Komodo dragon and the conservation efforts being carried out to keep it from becoming extinct.

Komodo Dragons

Komodo Dragons
Author: Rebecca Hirsch
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467779776

Find out what makes komodo dragons different from other reptiles.

Gila Monsters

Gila Monsters
Author: Sophie Lockwood
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Gila monster
ISBN: 9781592965472

Introduction to the gila monster, discussing the appearance, habits, physiology, and life cycle of this desert reptile.

The Beast of Bites

The Beast of Bites
Author: Coyote Peterson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0316461067

Animal Planet star and Emmy Award-winning host of YouTube's Brave Wilderness Coyote Peterson is back, and this time he's being BITTEN by some of Earth's wildest beasts in this full-color adventure, perfect for fans of The King of Sting and all animal enthusiasts. In The Beast of Bites, Coyote chronicles his most memorable--and painful--bites from his wildest animal encounters seen on the Brave Wilderness YouTube channel. Coyote faces everything from snapping turtle chomps to the horrific, venomous grasp of a giant desert centipede. Featuring photographic stills from episodes, original full-color illustrations, and packed with facts about nature's most misunderstood creatures, this is a dream book for any kid that loves animals, the great outdoors, and daringly dangerous adventures!