Reptile - Couverture rigide

McCarthy, Colin

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0863185762 ISBN 13 : 9780863185762

Editeur : 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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

With more than twenty million copies sold in forty languages in ninety countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness been the most trusted young adult nonfiction book series for more than thirty years. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the one-hundred-plus titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun.

• The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents
• Wall charts and clip art CDs are perfect for school projects and homework help
• Unique integration of words and pictures make the series an ideal match for reluctant readers and ESL students

Revue de presse

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

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0863185762
• ISBN 13: 9780863185762
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Purmerul LTD; https://strengholt.nl/en/; ; 22 Liuleburgaz Str., floor 4, app. 9; Plovdiv; Bulgarie