Reptile (DK Eyewitness) - Hardcover

McCarthy, Colin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0863185762 ISBN 13: 9780863185762

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

Reptiles are descended from the fish that crawled out of the sea to walk on land millions of years ago. Crocodiles snakes turtles and lizards have all evolved in different ways adapting to a multitude of habitats from tropical swamps to scorching deserts.From turtles to tutaras crocodiles to chameleons and frogs to flying snakes stunning close-up photographs show the curious habits and amazing beauty of many extraordinary reptiles. See how an anole lizard frightens its enemies by displaying its bring red beard. Watch a baby rat snake hatching from its egg and see a boa-constrictor swallowing its prey whole. Mating egg laying feeding and defence all these topics and more brought vividly to life in Reptile. Produced in association with The Natural History Museum Reptile is a compelling and informative visual guide to the lives and habits of this fascinating and varied group of animals.

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Review

Past praise for the DK Eyewitness Books series:

"The folks at DK have almost single-handedly rejuvenated if not reinvented the often moribund world of non-fiction books for children." -- Newsweek

"A mini museum between the covers of a book." -- The New York Times

"These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0863185762
• ISBN 13: 9780863185762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64