Lizards (Scholastic Reader, Level 2: Nic Bishop #3)

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Another title from Nic Bishop's award-winning Animal Series, adapted for the youngest readers.

Leaping lizards! And climbing, crawling, creeping lizards too! Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals. In this book, Nic introduces fun facts about lizards and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. The simple, easy-to-read text is perfect for beginners, and the eye-catching photographs will delight naturalists of all ages. This reader includes a brief author's note, glossary, and accessible visual index.

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Praise for NIC BISHOP LIZARDS:

A Booklist Editors' Choice

An NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12

"Another amazing must-have title.." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review

"As in Bishop's earlier volumes . . . his remarkable color photos will initially draw readers to the book. But the succinct text is equally riveting." --BOOKLIST, starred review

Author Bio

Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including RED-EYED TREE FROG; CHAMELEON, CHAMELEON; NIC BISHOP SPIDERS; and most recently, NIC BISHOP LIZARDS. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Originally from New Zealand, Nic lives in Michigan. Visit him online at www.nicbishop.com.