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Most everyone knows that chameleons change color, but not everyone knows why! In this illuminating natural science Step 2 reader, children learn fascinating facts about their scaly friends! This nonfiction title reveals that chameleons have prehensile tails, look like tiny dragons, and have color-changing contests instead of fighting! ... Read more

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Colrful Writing/Colorful Illustartions!
Knudsen has crafted a very nutritious serving of chameleons info!!! This book will appeal to the youngest children readers (ages 3-4) and to kids who are taking off (5-7). Older kids (and adults) will learn a lot too!! Full of facts I never knew, Colorful Chameleons is a must for new Chameleon pet owners and elementary school classrooms and libraries. I plan to use it in my second grade classroom this year as we study habitats and animals. Well-written with an easy-to-read pace and full of colorful illustrations that always match the text...this book is just another fabulous Step into Reading from Random House!

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This whimsical story takes kids back to a time when the world was still young. Its great swamp is filled with animals of every kind. One of them is a very odd looking fellow with a very odd problem: He doesn't know who he is. As he makes his way in the swamp, this odd looking creature discovers that he can hunt with a long, sticky tongue—just like a chameleon. But he also hops, and chameleons don't hop. He decides that he must not be a chameleon. Instead, he calls himself a Hoppameleon, but he still isn't sure who or what he really is. All the other swamp creatures are puzzled by him too. The only thing he does know is that he wants to find a friend who is just like he is. Kids will love this book's gentle humor and vividly colored illustrations that evoke nature's beauty on every page. And gradually, they will be able to figure out what kind of animal the Hoppameleon really is! ... Read more

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Todd is in trouble and his pet lizard, Bima, is very worried! Todd's problem is that he feels too small-too small for his age, too small for his class, and too small to ride his brand new Speedster bicycle. To make matters worse, the school Bike Derby is coming up and Todd is signed up for the obstacle course. Bima knows what it's like to be a little guy, and he wants to help. But how will a tiny lizard be able to help Todd learn to ride a two-wheeler? ... Read more

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Not Impossible after All
It's hard to imagine a successful first-person novel, written from the viewpoint of a lizard. Yet, Ellen Kelley proves that it can be done and very, very well. Bima, the lucky lizard himself, is smart, believable, funny, whimsical, and yet touching in his devotion to Todd. Kelley walks a clever line, giving Bima certain human abilities (he learns to read from watching TV, for example) while keeping him delightfully lizard-ly. Bima can't talk to Todd, and yet the two understand each other and are fast friends. This book begs for a sequel. What will happen next? It's is a great choice for reluctant readers, especially boys though girls will love it too. Kids who love animals and kids who love to laugh will all love THE LUCKY LIZARD.

Leaping Lizards
Leaping Lizards! This is a fun story. It's not easy to write a tale with a lizard as the narrator, but Ms. Kelly pulls it off. Children will learn that seemingly insurmountable fears can be overcome. And it's a darn, cute story too.

Lucky Readers!
Lucky is the reader who discovers this delightful book. Ellen Kelly's lizard-narrator, Bima, is fresh, funny, smart and, at times, smart-alecky; kind of like a big brother - - with scales! He truly cares about Todd, his human owner, and takes him under his wing . . . er, tail, as the two of them skitter through mishaps and adventures that will have you falling out of your chair laughing! (Wait till you read the lizard-taco scene!) The ending, when both Todd and Bima at long last overcome their fears, will satisfy readers, but also have them yearning for a sequel. A perfect book for any boy or girl who has mastered easy-to-reads, but is not quite ready for a middle grade novel. A wonderful read-aloud, as well. Recommend for ages 6-9. ... Read more

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Ssssssss! Who’s that slithering in the grass? What cold-blooded creature is hiding in the shadows? Don’t be afraid—it’s a reptile! This scaly extravaganza explores the fascinating world of creatures like lizards, snakes, crocodiles, and turtles, with each spread featuring a creepy, scaly touch-and-feel texture sure to delight children. Filled with Maurice Pledger’s beautifully detailed wildlife illustrations, Reptiles features detailed keys and information about the creatures appearing on the page. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, this touch-and-feel lift-the-flap adventure gives young readers a tactile, interactive learning experience—perfect for kids who are tired of hearing the phrase, "don’t touch." ... Read more

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Find out why boa constrictors swallow their meals whole . . . learn why gila monsters' tails are so fat . . . and meet a lizard that is larger than most people.

As young readers turn the pages of this beautifully-illustrated book, they will find that reptiles aren't really so "yucky." In fact, reptiles are among nature's most exotic and intriguing animals.

Jerry Pallotta's well-researched text and Ralph Masiello's vivid illustrations will enthrall young and not-so-young readers alike. ... Read more

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Jay @ Ashley River El.
The Yucky Reptile book is great. The thing I like about this book are the illustrations and the reptiles. My favorite letter is R and the animal is the rattlesnake. The other cool thing about this book is that it tells outstanding facts about reptiles.

Megan Patrick @ Ashley River El.
I've just read The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book by: Jerry Pallotta,illustrated by: Ralph Masiello. It has amazing reptiles that I have never knew even existed. Reptiles are my favorite type of animals. I am in 5th grade and I really don't read alphabet books,but this reptile and alphabet book is extraordinary. I like this book. Ralph Masiello is a great illustrator. He draws incredible reptiles in The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book.

Glenn@ Ashely River El.
I thought The Yucky Reptile Book was good because the pictures were creative and colorful. One animal I liked was the leatherback turtle. The turtle had dark colors and was extremely scary when I looked at it. I think Ralph Masiello's books are incredible. Other kids should read these books.

Lana at Ashley River El.
The Book The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book we read in class had creative and colorful illustrations. The pictures looked very realistic and had intersting details.

Solo Cook at Ashley River El.
I liked The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book because of the illustrations. I think Ralph Masiello is a geinius! Jerry Pallotta and Ralph Masiello make a great team. All of their books are artistic, creative, colorful,have intersting details, and are realistic looking. ... Read more

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Frogs, toads, and turtles are only a few of the amphibians described in this fascinating volume. Here's advice for kids on purchase, housing, feeding, and general care. Barron's popular Unusual Pets books are written for boys and girls who are fascinated by animal life and want to raise unusual pets--lizards, snakes, insects, and other exotic creatures. Kids will find amazing facts on behavior, as well as practical information on housing, feeding, animal anatomy, and life cycles. Each Unusual Pets book contains approximately 60 full-color photos, plus attractive sidebar features and quick-reference symbols accompanying the main text. ... Read more

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very useful
My god man, this book is awesome! Not only does it provide lots of helpful hints on how to keep these fun little critters around the house, but it also has lots of pictures. It is great for anyone interested in caring for such things. It helped me. ... Read more

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When Danny and his brothers Bobby (yes, that’s Robert San Souci) and Mike return from summer vacation with a king snake and what must be a dinosaur bone, they can’t wait to share their treasures with the rest of the neighborhood. Thus The Dangerous Snake and Reptile Club is born. Now, if they can only keep the star attraction from slithering away!

In school assemblies across the country, kids have long loved listening to the San Souci brothers’ tales of their action-packed, imaginative childhood—a childhood that has provided inspiration for nearly 150 published books. Now kids everywhere can laugh along as they read about these real exploits in this first Clubhouse Book—an uproarious tale of brothers, best friends, and the adventures only they can find. ... Read more

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Did you know that there are over 2,000 different types of snakes? It's true, and Jeff Corwin is going to introduce you to a lot of them. Join Jeff for an amazing trip around the world as he searches for as many of these creatures as he can find. Be there ... Read more

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Loved it, love it, will love it!
This book is one of the keepers - even when my kids get too old to be read to - this one is staying on the book shelf for my grandkids! Wonderful message, goofy characters, great illustrations!

Even at 26 years old I learnt a lesson from this!
Absolutely wonderful, if children can grasp the message in this book then when growing up and beginning friendships it will be a whole lot easier. I loved it! The graphics were brilliant and story simple but true!

Heart-warming, inspiring, and beautiful
If you're child is between 3 and 8 buy him/her this wonderfully told and illustrated book. The child will love it (and so will you!). ... Read more

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Leatherback Turtles (The Untamed World)
I think the whole Untamed World series is great(see Black Rhinos and Leatherback Turtles), but the jaguar book is particularly good.It is really hard to find good information about jaguars and this book has it all.It includes sections on fascinating facts, folklore, jaguar cubs, special adaptations, jaguar research and even a jaguar quiz.It is listed as being for kids from 9-12, but it works well for teens and adults too.The book has dozens of impressive color photographs.This highly recommended series is great for both home and school libraries. ... Read more

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What creatures live in a bog-boggy place? From zip-zipping dragonflies to hip-hopping frogs, here's a medley of critters who swim, soar or crawl in a wetlands home that protects one and all. This engaging book is the fourth natural neighborhood to be portrayed by this dynamic author-illustrator duo. ... Read more

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How to Hide a Meadow Frog and Other Amphibians
An entertaining book for toddlers and yooung children. I got to watch my son bounce up and down with glee as he found each hiding critter, and even after dozens of repetitions it's still one of his favorite books. The illustrations are both bright and colorful, and realistic enough to give a good idea what the real animal looks like. ... Read more

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Watch Me Grow, brand new from DK, introduces readers ages 5 and over to the fascinating world of animal development. Close-up photographs give children an animal-eye view of growing up, while simple, first-person text and fact boxes tell readers all they need to know. The first two in the series, Frog and Duckling, show tadpoles and hatchlings as they go from egg to self-sufficient youngster, introducing children to the life cycles of the natural world. Gorgeous photography and accessible information make these the next big thing in first natural history books. ... Read more

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My Favorite Children's Story
Looking for a great book to read to a child? I've been reading this one since my son was 1! Great fun to read and lots of lessons to learn. Beautiful illustrations. ... Read more