Reptiles Everywhere (Animals Everywhere)

Gr 1-4--This overview of reptiles provides engaging details. The clearly written text includes brief descriptions of their movement, habitat, physical features, diet, reproduction, and survival techniques. Conservation efforts are also mentioned. Boldface vocabulary terms contain solid, accessible definitions. The soft digital illustrations are stylistic rather than scientifically precise. The text shares interesting facts. For example, the thorny devil has spikes and grooves on its back to collect and deliver dew straight into its mouth, keeping the creature hydrated. VERDICT Well-organized text and informative details make this title a solid introductory text. Young readers will be inspired to conduct further research.--Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz P.L., Aptos, CA

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An introduction to everyone's favorite coldblooded, scaly land (mostly) creatures. De la Bédoyère tackles her topic in pithy, systematic observations. . .Regular invitations to count or spot dinosaurs, camouflaged geckos, tiny Brookesia chameleons, a baby Komodo dragon, or other creatures will tempt viewers to linger over scenes and take closer looks at the flora as well as the fauna.
—Kirkus Reviews

This overview of reptiles provides engaging details. The clearly written text includes brief descriptions of their movement, habitat, physical features, diet, reproduction, and survival techniques. . . Well-organized text and informative details make this title a solid ­introductory text. Young readers will be ­inspired to conduct further research.
—School Library Journal