Geckos (Living Wild)
by Melissa Gish (Author)
Webbed feet scuttle...Sticky toes grip...Meet the gecko!
Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these colorful reptiles of the lizard family.
It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts, and the animals' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Vietnamese myth about the gecko adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.
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Gr 5-8-Stewart continues with a topic near and dear to devotees of the 590s, once more providing both fascinating and well-written facts and some truly arresting images. Scientific material on each species is offered, along with pop cultural and historical information. Fans of previous books in this series, such as Sea Lions and Piranhas (both of which SLJ called "remarkable for their clear information and exceptional photography") and Bats, Crocodiles, and Killer Whales will flock to these new entries. Thorough in scope and elegant in design, these stellar titles will attract the browser and the report writer alike.
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