Life-Size Reptiles

by Hannah Wilson

Starting with the mega-hit Life-Size Dinosaurs (more than 300,000 copies sold), this awesomely illustrated and informative series has proven a consistent success. Kids can now embark on another fantastic visual exploration, this time to discover one of the most ancient of animal families on reptiles. This eye-catching volume answers all of a child’s What is a reptile? How did these creatures evolve? Where are their habitats? What do they eat? How do they get their food? Amazing images of snakes and lizards, alligators and crocodiles, turtles and tortoises fill the pages, including the four 3-page gatefolds, three 4-page gatefolds, and a poster on the reverse of the jacket. A life-size stamp indicates which illustrations are actual size—and many are. Emerging in full body plans and close-ups are snakes coiling themselves around prey, lime-green veiled chameleons, snapping alligators, plus thorny devils, frilled lizards, and komodo dragons. Of course, you’ll find dinosaurs here too, with an explanation of what characteristics these prehistoric beasts share with their present-day descendants.

28 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[1401justice · Rating 4 out of 5]

some stuff i never knew i just learned reading this book

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reptile book because you can really see how big some of these are in the fold out pages. The only way this book could be better is with dramatic photos like Nic Bishop. Love the LIFE SIZE aspect.

I'm noting a really fabulous reptile movie here so I don't forget about it: Life in Cold Blood (BBC nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough)

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Get this book.

[Bree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Notes:
more gore than the killer creatures book in this series but still a very good book

[Abigail · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like this book. On all the reptiles, they have a bloody mouth. The blood wasn't necessary.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Real size pictures of animals that students don't see much of around here.