Reptiles

Honour Book, Eve Pownall Award for Information Books, Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Awards 1997How does a crocodile capture its prey? How does a fringe-toed lizard run on hot sand? When does a male red-eared turtle flutter its claws? How does a snake swallow a wild pig? When does a lizard lose its tail?Reptiles is part of Discoveries, a dynamic new reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them. Titles from Natural History, Our World, Science and Technology and Our Past cover an exciting span of subjects: from the colour and splendour of Ancient Egypt to the intriguing world of Mammals.A four-page foldout in each title reveals a dramatic, and perhaps unexpected, perspective.