Desert Tortoises

Plodding past budding cactuses and through dry heat, desert tortoises may appear slow and ungainly. But these remarkable creatures are able to survive savage temperatures and a brutal landscape. Young readers discover how adaptable desert tortoises are and examine their intriguing relationship with both the environment and mankind. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides fascinating information on an array of these cold-blooded creatures-from their physical characteristics and behavior to the habitats in which they live. These books help young readers develop appreciation and respect for some of Earth's strangest and most interesting creatures.