This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed guide to reptiles and amphibians will make kids stop and look for all kinds of scaly and slimy creatures right in their own backyards. From turtles to geckos, red corn snakes to toads, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these animals all over the United States (and how to keep a safe distance when necessary). With tons of info and interactive prompts, it's the perfect companion for backyards or field trips, camping or vacations. Durable and portable, it's just right for your pocket or backpack!

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Ultimate Explorer Field Guide .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-10 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2016 by National Geographic Kids .

National Geographic Kids collaborates to put forth fun and interesting non-fiction for kids. Catherine Herbert Howell, a former National Geographic staff member, has written several books on natural history. She is the author most recently of National Geographic P ocket Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of North America (National Geographic Books 2015).