Washoe County Library System

Authoritative illustrated reference on reptiles and amphibians with contributing essays by world-renowned scientists.

"A nonfiction picture book about the fabulous adaptations that keep amphibians alive and thriving in their unique habitats! How do sunscreen and mucus help amphibians survive? In Sunscreen, Snot Homes, and Other Amazing Amphibian Adaptations, kids ages 5 to 8 discover how one frog uses sunscreen to protect itself through the dry season and how another uses its own mucus to create a cocoon. Amphibians spend part of their time on land and part in...

Gonk and Chester, two amphibian friends, hold a contest to see who can make better graphs.

"What makes a frog an amphibian but a snake a reptile? Although they share some characteristics, these two animal classes are different and are often confused. What kind of skin covering do the animals have? How do they stay warm? How do they get the oxygen they need to breathe? How are they born? Following in the footsteps of Polar Bears and Penguins, Clouds, and Trees, this latest in Arbordale's Compare and Contrast series has children pondering...

Provides information about different kinds of pets that can live in a terrarium, including turtles, snakes, and lizards, how to care for them, and how to understand their behavior.