Discover fascinating and surprising facts—from the weird to the truly unbelievable—about reptiles and amphibians.

Uncover the secret world of reptiles and amphibians! Find out where they come from, how they’ve survived for millions of years, what their mind-blowing superpowers are, and why they matter to our planet.

Featuring the coolest reptiles and amphibians from North and South America, get ready to see these slithering, leaping, and mysterious creatures in a whole new way.


PACKED WITH FACTS: Journey through the fascinating and surprising world of reptiles and amphibians. Some can change color, while others see temperature. Some can swallow prey whole, and others cry blood to scare off predators. Some can even regrow their lost tails!

STEAM APPEAL: Encourages an interest in scientific thinking as well as the natural world

CONSERVATION: Highlights the importance of protecting our environment, not just for ourselves but for all creatures big and small.

Perfect for:
Gift-givers looking for science nonfiction for curious kids
Budding biologists
Any kid—or grown-up!—who loves learning about Earth’s coolest creatures
 
Contributor Bio(s)
 
Marty Crump is an adjunct professor of biology at Utah State University. She has been a herpetologist for more than fifty years, working with tropical amphibians to study parental care, reproduction, territoriality, cannibalism, and tadpole ecology. She is the author or coauthor of 14 books.

Andy Charrier has dedicated himself to writing books on biodiversity for children so that they can learn about the world before it disappears. He believes that the symbiosis between science and art can change the world.

Loreto Salinas has dedicated herself to illustrating and creating books about nature aimed at girls and boys because she is interested in spreading the beauty and diversity of American flora and fauna.