Books with title Licking Lizards

We all recognize an elephant or a bear when we see one. But how much do we really know about these incredible animals? This lively series takes young readers to the heart of the jungle, across the plains and out to sea to explore the lives of these wildlife stars. Each volume examines the anatomy and special skills of its subject as well as its habitats, diets and hunting strategies. Remarkable insights into family and social interactions and compelling discussions about the often precarious future faced by each animal round out each volume. Written with flair, each easy-to-read title includes a variety of fact boxes and sidebars containing fascinating observations and fun trivia.

Having a pet can be one of the great pleasures in a young life. This warmly written, informative series sheds light on some of the animals that make the best pets. Accompanied by engaging photographs, the text provides practical information as well as fascinating history and folklore. (Where did the Easter Bunny come from?) Each book is full of history, fun facts, petcare hints and general information that will help to expand the reader's understanding of and appreciation for these loved creatures.

Written for the young herpetoculturist, this book features need-to-know information including: lizard food and habitat, why some lizards make great pets and which ones don't, how to handle them, and the top five lizard pets to have. Written by Russ Case, author of Snakes and Turtles & Tortoises and editor of Reptiles magazine. Lizards is a fun and informative look at these crawly companions--for readers 8-13!

Do lizards shed their skin? What is substrate? Why do lizards need heat lamps? If owning a cat or dog sounds boring to you, maybe you would enjoy having an unusual pet. This book explains the good points and not-so-good points of keeping lizards as pets. Find out about the basic requirements of having a lizard, such as housing, food, water and exercise needs. Learn how to handle and provide companionship for your lizards. If a curious, interesting, insect-eating animal sounds like a good pet, then a lizard may be right for you!

Designed specially for young independent readers, aged between 6 and 8, this new wide-ranging collection called "Perspectives" aims to provide new perspectives on the topics being studied. The series combines core non-fiction features (including a real emphasis on research skills) with a visually stunning design that encourages readers to look at these topics in a different way. This book presents the lives of pets from a unique perspective by emphasizing the close links between pets and their ancestors. This series examines pet life processes and looks at the best practice for pet care based on these animals' requirements in the wild.