The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Weber, Belinda

Reptiles

56 pp. | Kingfisher/Macmillan | August, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7534-6605-6 $9.99
New ed. (2006)

(4) K-3 Discover Science series. This book presents random information about the title creatures. Browsers may enjoy the small details, including facts about tortoise-shell ridges and the independent movement of a chameleon's eyes; however, the text could be better organized and more in-depth. Many engaging photos in addition to a quiz and craft projects are included. This revised edition was originally part of the Kingfisher Young Knowledge series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.