Child's World Press.Child's World Press PO Box 326, Chanassen, MN 55317 www.childsworld.com 159296611X $239.44 1-800-599-7323 Very highly recommended reading, "The World of Reptiles reptiles terrestrial or aquatic vertebrates which breathe air through lungs and have a skin covering of horny scales. They are poikilothermic, oviparous or ovoviviparous, and, if they have legs they are short and constructed solely for crawling. " is a new eight volume nature set by Sophie Lockwood that has a specific focus upon eight different reptile groups: Chameleons; Cobras; Crocodiles; Desert Tortoises desert tortoise see gopherus agassizii. ; Gila Monsters gila monster (hē`lə), venomous lizard, Heloderma suspectum, found in the deserts of the SW United States and NW Mexico. It averages 18 in. ; Iguanas; Rattlesnakes; and Sea Turtles. Specifically designed for young readers grades 3 through 8, the informative text is written at a fourth grade proficiency level. Each forty page volume is published with a reinforced library binding for maximum shelf life, is enhanced with impressive full-color photography and illustrations, features a table of contents, information sidebars, detailed maps, a key words and phrases Words and Phrases® A multivolume set of law books published by West Group containing thousands of judicial definitions of words and phrases, arranged alphabetically, from 1658 to the present. glossary A term used by Microsoft Word and adopted by other word processors for the list of shorthand, keyboard macros created by a particular user. See glossaries in this publication and The Computer Glossary. , a comprehensive index, and sources for further research including thematically appropriate websites. Thoroughly "kid friendly", each individual volume is available separately ($29.93 each), but school and community library collections are strongly advised to acquire entire set for the benefit of their young students and patrons. |
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