Reptiles & Amphibians

Mr. Hoppy is in love with Mrs. Silver, but her heart belongs to Alfie, her pet tortoise. Then, one day Mr. Hoppy comes up with a brilliant idea to win her heart--involving 140 tortoises, an ancient spell, and a little bit of magic.... More

Reality TV comes to Bayport when Joe, Frank, Chet, and Chet's girlfriend are selected to be on a new show. But they soon realize it won't all be fun and games.Trouble on the set A reality-based game show called "Warehouse Rumble" has come to Bayport, and Frank and Joe Hardy are hoping to be among th... More

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise ... More

Voted Best Book of the Year by "Nickelodeon Jr." magazine, this title in the I Can Read series tells the subtly insightful tale about an ever-evolving relationship between siblings. Full color.Pet wanted Max wants a furry pet. Emma wants a pet too, but she's allergic to animals with fur. When Emma ... More

Berger explains why turtles have survived since the age of dinosaurs, and includes information on the kinds and sizes of turtles, their characteristics, and life cycles, as well as endangered species and hints for helping turtles survive.Turtles are among the oldest living creatures in the world. Th... More

Featuring stunning full-color photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, this is the latest title in an exciting I Can Read Book series that takes readers into the amazing world of animals.If you were a snake, you could . . . sleep all winter grow as long as a school bus swallow your food... More

If you were a snake, you could . . . sleep all winter! grow as long as a school bus! swallow your food whole! crawl out of your skin! Featuring stunning full-color photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, this is the latest title in an exciting I Can Read Book series that takes readers i... More

Snakes are admired by few, respected by some, disliked by many. nevertheless, Seymour Simon shows in stunningly clear words and pictures how snakes play an important role in the global balance of nature.Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seym... More

Set against the backdrop of the devastating 2004 tsunami, this book by the author of "The Librarian of Basra" reveals the true story of a rescued baby hippo who adopts a new "mother"--a 130-year-old male tortoise--in a moving and original tale of adoption. Full color.Set during the devastating tsuna... More

LET'S-READ-AND-FIND-OUT ABOUTFrogsFrogs can jump thirty times their own body length, catch insects on the wing, and breathe underwater or on land. But they must always keep their skins wet. Read and find out why!FrogsFrogs can jump thirty times their own body length, catch insects on the wing, and b... More

Liza and her mother live in the last balanced ecosystem in North America. While the Gumbo Limbo Hammock in the Florida Everglades is protected by a majestic alligator named Dajun, one day a state official comes in with orders to kill Dajun. Liza must find Dajun and save him, and her search will lead... More

This colorful book reveals a spectacular world of rare and exciting creatures with easy-to-follow illustrations for drawing 29 different species. And the book features fascinating facts about each subject--from iguanas and snakes to turtles and alligators--so kids can learn as they draw!This colorfu... More

Beginning readers can find answers to many of their questions about birds in this lively, fact-filled book that's packed with full-color illustrations and photographs of wild and domestic birds.Do you love birds? If you do, youare not alone Birds are fun to watch and they make great pets. There is ... More

- Each book has been vetted by a recognized expert in that particular field; his/her credit appears on the "About the Author" page.- Photographs are by award-winning photographer David Hall. His pictures have appeared in various magazines including National Geographic, Audubon, Smithsonian, and Time... More

Kids find the answers to their questions about these reptiles in this fun, fact-filled introduction. Filled with full-color photos and illustrations, this title is just right for any reptile lover.Many people like snakes, lizards, and turtles, and thereas so much to find out about all of these scaly... More

Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the UnitedStates talking to thousands of kids. And you'll never believe what they talk about: MATH! Stuart shows kids that they use math every day -- to share a pizza, spend their allowance, even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math -- and if you read ... More

- Kids are endlessly fascinated by animals and animal behavior.- Format includes large color photographs, easy-to-read fonts, and simple interior design.- Series features include vocabulary preview and review pages plus special backmatter pages that invite readers to think further on the study topic... More

Rex is a tiny tadpole who can't wait to grow up and be big like everybody else. Unfortunately for Rex, he lives in a prehistoric swamp . . . and everybody else is a gigantic dinosaur. With a little time--and a lot of patience--Rex "does" grow, gaining arms and legs and, most importantly, a personali... More

Blending in with nature's myriad hues, chameleons escape predators and stealthily track down prey. This title offers an overview of these amazing reptiles, including various species and the habitats they occupy. Kids discover how such tiny lizards prove to be among the most adaptable--and colorful--... More