Like a Lizard
Title | Like a Lizard PDF eBook |
Author | April Pulley Sayre |
Publisher | Astra Publishing House |
Pages | 33 |
Release | 2019-03-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 162979211X |
The attributes of 28 different lizards are revealed in this STEM nonfiction picture book, while the story provides a subtle message encouraging children to be true to their own nature. The actions of 28 lizard species--the flying dragon that swoops through the air, the shingleback that sticks out its blue tongue to scare predators, the basilisk that can race across the surface of water--invite readers to act like a lizard themselves. The text by noted author April Pulley Sayre asks: "Can you run like a lizard? Sun like a lizard? Bob your head like a lizard?" Featuring brilliantly colorful, textured artwork by illustrator Stephanie Laberis, the book also includes extensive back matter with further information about the featured lizard species--their size, geographical range, why they perform the various actions introduced in the text--as well as details about lizards in general.
Lizards of the World
Title | Lizards of the World PDF eBook |
Author | Mark O'Shea |
Publisher | Ivy Press |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2021-03-23 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1782409572 |
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
Like a Lizard
Title | Like a Lizard PDF eBook |
Author | April Pulley Sayre |
Publisher | Astra Publishing House |
Pages | 33 |
Release | 2019-03-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 162979211X |
The attributes of 28 different lizards are revealed in this STEM nonfiction picture book, while the story provides a subtle message encouraging children to be true to their own nature. The actions of 28 lizard species--the flying dragon that swoops through the air, the shingleback that sticks out its blue tongue to scare predators, the basilisk that can race across the surface of water--invite readers to act like a lizard themselves. The text by noted author April Pulley Sayre asks: "Can you run like a lizard? Sun like a lizard? Bob your head like a lizard?" Featuring brilliantly colorful, textured artwork by illustrator Stephanie Laberis, the book also includes extensive back matter with further information about the featured lizard species--their size, geographical range, why they perform the various actions introduced in the text--as well as details about lizards in general.
Green Lizards vs. Red Rectangles
Title | Green Lizards vs. Red Rectangles PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Antony |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2015-10-27 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0545913268 |
The green lizards and the red rectangles are at war. Can there ever be a way to live peacefully together? Green Lizards vs. Red Rectangles is an exciting new picture book from Steve Antony, the bestselling author and illustrator of Please, Mr. Panda!The Green Lizards wanted to defeat the Red Rectangles.The Red Rectangles wanted to defeat the Green Lizards.They were at war!Eventually they realized,Enough Is Enough!They stopped fighting, and by working together the Green Lizards and the Red Rectangles found a way to live peacefully.Who will win, the green lizards or the red rectangles? Young readers will understand the value of living in friendship and peace. In the end, it's not about who wins but rather working together and having fun!
Lizards
Title | Lizards PDF eBook |
Author | Eric R. Pianka |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 366 |
Release | 2003-09-24 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780520234017 |
This book provides an overview of the diversity of lizards and their major adaptive features. The authors discuss the latest research findings and provide new hypotheses about lizard diversity.
Lizard
Title | Lizard PDF eBook |
Author | Banana Yoshimoto |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 195 |
Release | 1996-03 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0671532766 |
Six short stories by a Japanese woman writer known for her unusual themes. In Blood and Water, a woman abandons the religious commune where she was raised, goes to the big city and finds another idol of worship, a charismatic lover. The story looks at the connection between spiritual and romantic fervor. By the author of Kitchen.
Lizard's Home
Title | Lizard's Home PDF eBook |
Author | George Shannon |
Publisher | |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780439260732 |
When Snake starts sleeping on the rock where Lizard lives, Lizard must figure out how to get his home back.