Following the adventures of a fearless explorer through his research, children will be brought face to face with some of the most bizarre and fascinating reptiles in the world. Reptiles are extraordinary animals, with prehistoric ancestors and incredible characteristics. You may be familiar with reptiles that have deadly poison or powerful coils, but did you know that there are some that can walk on water or fly through the air? Discover the eastern long-necked turtle, the horned viper, the flying dragon lizard, the Gila monster, and many more. This book will introduce you to them all--tiny and giant, colorful and camouflaged, deadly and harmless. Get ready to learn some incredible fun facts about each and every one!

"Find out where the world's weirdest reptiles live and hunt, along with some of their most bizarre behaviors. Illustrated spreads designed to engage young readers and keep them captivated as they learn accessible, fun facts"--

Soft-shelled turtles, flying snakes, spitting cobras, and horned lizards. What do these reptiles have in common? They have some really strange adaptations! This title explores some of the strangest reptile species in the world, teaching readers how their unique adaptations have helped them survive. Readers will delight in this high-interest take on important science concepts such as reptile behavior, habitats, life cycles, and more. The manageable text, explanatory sidebars, and colorful photographs help make this information-rich title appropriate and accessible for readers of all levels.

Provides facts about several strange reptiles.

A wacky, wild, and weird look at animals through the eyes of Jungle Jack Hanna! Have you ever seen a naked mole rat? Do you know what a binturong is? Do you know what kind of bird has a deadly kick? Explore the world’s wackiest, wildest, and weirdest animals with expert and host Jungle Jack Hanna. The book features thirty animals that are wacky, weird, or wild. Kids will learn amazing animal facts and stories of Jungle Jack's personal adventures with some of these unique creatures. The book includes a bonus DVD with hilarious bloopers from his Emmy award-winning show, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild, and other shows from his career.

"Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.

Animal Planet presents the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, and oddest animals in the world! Did you know that an archerfish can spit water up to 16 feet? Or that the giant weta is the world's largest and heaviest insect? Animal Planet's fascinating exploration of animal oddities introduces young animal lovers to some of the most astonishing, gorgeous, and obscure animals in the world-including some brand new discoveries! Packed with more than 200 vibrant photographs and fun facts about animals with unusual behaviors, strange appearances, and remarkable stats, this deluxe gift book is perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.