Lizards of the World (Of the World Series)
Description
Bright and quick and fairly unconcerned by the presence of humans, lizards have always stayed in our good graces--unlike many of their fellow reptiles. Trace their complicated evolution (though lizards "look like miniature dinosaurs, their ancestral lineage isn't so simple), and the different families they've broken into: geckos, iguanas, and skinks. Examine the form and function of their anatomical structure, from their well-developed legs (the hind ones are longer and stronger) to their tails (which help them balance and climb) to their scales. Close-up shots, many in color...
ISBN(s)
0816019002, 9780816019007
