Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport


Book Description

A New York City boy's preconceived ideas of life in the West make him very apprehensive about the family's move there




Biology of Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards


Book Description

"This is the first comprehensive treatment of the biology of the Monstersauria in nearly 50 years, during which time our knowledge has increased dramatically. It gives the reader an unprecedented opportunity to understand the evolution, ecology, and behavior of gila monsters and beaded lizards, as well as insights into folklore, venom, and threats to the existence of these fabled animals."--William Cooper, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne "Beck is the foremost authority on these animals and has published extensively on them. He provides a highly readable and fascinating summary of their biology."--Jonathan Campbell, author of Venomous Reptiles of Latin America




Gila Monster: Venomous Desert Dweller


Book Description

Meet the monstrous Gila Monster as it creeps across the desert! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Gila Monsters


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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to gila monsters. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--




Gila Monsters


Book Description

"A brief introduction to gila monsters, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, offspring, and dangers. Includes a range map, life cycle diagram, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.




Gila Monsters


Book Description

Discusses the Gila monster, including what it eats, how it reproduces, and how it adapts to its environment.







The Gila Monster


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Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of the poisonous lizard native to the Southwest.




Gila Monster


Book Description

A well-illustrated, very readable account of the largest and only poisonous lizard in the United States.




All About North American Gila Monsters


Book Description

Here’s a riddle: What is the largest lizard native to the United States? It lives in the desert, has sharp claws, scaly skin, and its tongue is forked. Look inside All About North American Gila Monsters to read and learn about this fascinating, poisonous lizard. Gila Monsters is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18!