Reckless Reptiles

By Alix Wood

Why do komodo dragon babies run up a tree as soon as they hatch? Their parents might eat them Long-tailed skink mothers sometimes eat their eggs. Readers of this entertaining and informative text will learn why the offspring of many reptiles and amphibians have tough lives. They'll discover how strange parenting behaviors in many of these creatures are actually ways to survive in the wild. The inviting, at-level text is full of information that complements elementary science curricula. The dynamic design includes fun illustrations and photographs of wildlife in their habitats.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482477750
• ISBN13: 9781482477757
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4