What's a Reptile?

Whether they love them or loathe them, kids tend to have a visceral reaction to snakes, lizards, alligators, and other members of the reptile family. This easy-to-read book explains the traits that all reptiles share, such as breathing air and having scales. It also offers fun facts about species of particular interest, including the massive saltwater crocodile and the desert-dwelling Gila monster.