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Description
In this book, readers will learn about the habits of Gila monsters and where they live.
Quick Summary
If your kid's into reptiles or creepy-crawlies, this one's a winner. The book takes you right into the Gila monster's world you'll follow one of these colorful, venomous lizards as it digs its burrow, hunts for food, and settles in for a long winter nap. It's packed with real facts about how these creatures live in the desert, but it never feels like a textbook. What I love is how the simple text and clear pictures make the science accessible for early readers without dumbing anything down. A 4-year-old can enjoy the pictures while a 7-year-old will actually retain the facts about hibernation and diet. Parents will appreciate that it's a quick read with zero inappropriate content just solid, kid-friendly nature education. If your young reader devoured "Snakes" by Emily R. Miller or any other animal nonfiction, they'll happily gobble this up next.