I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin and Other Questions about Reptiles

by Amanda O'Neill

Overview

With detailed, lively answers to a host of fascinating questions, I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin is a perfect introduction to the world of snakes. This reptilian resource explains everything from "Why do lizards lose their tails?" to "What makes a crocodile smile?"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780753465318
Publisher:	Kingfisher
Publication date:	03/01/2011
Series:	Kingfisher I Wonder Why Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	NC830L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Amanda O'Neill has worked in education since 1976 and has been a freelance writer and editor since 1986. She has written books on a wide range of subjects and wrote both I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs, and Cats. Amanda has never lived without cats - her current feline friend is rescue-cat Jess, a seven-year-old part-Burmese. Amanda lives in Leicestershire, England, with her family and a whole host of reptiles, bugs, and other creatures.

Editorial Reviews

answers are simply written, but they don't shy away from scientific language, difficult issues, or remaining mysteries.” —Children's Literature

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