The black spiny-tailed iguana can run at a maximum speed of 21 miles per hour, making it the world’s fastest lizard! These iguanas are also agile climbers and will race up trees to find the leaves, fruit, and flowers that make up most of their diet. These are some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about these speedy lizards. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the anatomical features that help iguanas reach fast speeds. A "Speed-o-Meter" graphic compares the black spiny-tailed iguana’s top speed to that of other animals.

Describes the anatomical features that make this lizard the fastest in the world, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.

In contrast to the bearded dragon or leopard gecko, the spiny-tailed iguana also called the dabb reptile, mastigure, or uromastyces-is anything but a typical pet. Because of exchange guidelines, just a couple of nations permit the fare of this impossible to miss reptile, making it difficult to get. Be that as it may, for the fortunate fan that can discover one, both the consideration and disposition of this reptile makes it a pleasurable pet.

North America is under attack by a wide range of invasive animals, pushing native breeds to the brink of extinction. Combining thrilling hunting adventures, a keen culinary imagination, and a passionate defense of the natural environment, Eating Aliens chronicles Landers’ quest to hunt 12 invasive animal species and turn them into delicious meals. Get ready to dig into tacos filled with tasty black spiny-tailed iguana!

"In Green Iguanas, beginning readers will learn about how green iguanas find food and evade predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover the fascinating world of green iguanas.A labeled diagram helps readers identify a green iguana's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about green iguanas online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Green Iguanas also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.Green Iguanas is part of Jump!'s Reptile World series."

Iguanas are large, primeval-appearing animals that have always attracted considerable attention and scientific study. The 30 species of iguanas are today collectively referred to as iguanines, or the subfamily Iguaninae, of the lizard family Iguanidae. This book is the result of a symposium of worldwide scientists on the world's iguanas that was held at a joint meeting of the Society of the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles and The Herpetologist's League. Over 30 recognized experts submitted their studies of these interesting reptiles, and have published what was once unknown and unpublished information. This book was a leader in its time and still serves as a wonderful reference for scientist and student alike.