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Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
While often confused as dinosaurs, prehistoric reptiles that could fly (pterosaurs) and swim (plesiosaurs) are distinct from land-dwelling dinosaurs. This book highlights the unique characteristics of these flying and sea-dwelling creatures, demonstrating the diversity and adaptability of prehistoric reptiles. Scientists have learned how the structure of pterosaurs' wings allowed them to take flight and how some plesiosaurs came ashore to lay eggs...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[1993]
Physical Desc
60 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses what reptiles and amphibians are and examines the characteristics and behavior of lizards, snakes, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, frogs, toads, and salamanders.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Most reptiles aren't thought of as cute and cuddly, but when made out of paper crafts, it's a whole other story. This accessible introduction to origami reptiles is the perfect way for readers to slither into this peaceful craft. In addition to a plethora of step-by-step projects, this fun guide is stuffed with cool facts about Earth's reptiles. Readers will learn about these amazing creatures as they fold their own paper playmates and create a reptilian...
Author
Series
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
7 CDs (approximately 8 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guide (72 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm).
Language
English
Description
In this course, Wheaton College professor John Kricher provides a history of the discovery of dinosaurs, and he discusses the timeline and variations of dinosaurs, including their ultimate demise.
Author
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
191 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
When dinosaurs roamed the Earth, lesser known but equally fearsome creatures commanded the sea. Naish takes readers for a dive into prehistoric waters, in order to discover extraordinary sea creatures who reigned supreme in the ocean for 150 million years. You'll discover apex predators, evolutionary anomalies, survivors of extinction events, and scientific theories and contentions that have arisen in the complex history of sea reptile research. --...
75) Snakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This field guide highlights 100 snakes found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild." --
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 36 cm
Language
English
Description
"Kids will explore the world of dinosaurs in this new atlas, featuring T. Rex, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Diplodocus, Brontosaurus, and more, covering ancient Pangaea to the modern-day continents and such topics as fossils and prehistoric landscapes."--
80) Reptile rescue
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines how scientists attempt to protect and monitor various reptiles around the world like alligators, turtles, and iguanas through radio tracking, captive breeding, habitat conservation, and poaching control.
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