My Pet Lizards (All about Pets) [Hardcover]

Leeanne Engfer (Author), Lee Engfer (Author), Andy King (Photographer)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Series: All about Pets

Text and photographs follow eleven-year-old Jamal as he explains how he cares for his bearded dragon lizards and chameleons.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-Jamal, a fifth grader from a pet-loving family, narrates this lucid guide to keeping lizards. After briefly describing the physical and behavioral characteristics of bearded dragons (he owns two) and their natural habitats (Australia), the boy suggests where to purchase them and offers tips on choosing healthy specimens. He then explains what equipment is necessary to provide the right kind of environment for the reptiles, how to maintain the proper temperature and humidity within the cage, appropriate diet, how to handle lizards, and how to recognize signs of illness. In a separate chapter, Jamal discusses their characteristics and points out the ways in which their care differs from that of bearded dragons. In the final chapter, the budding herpetologist describes his attempts to breed his pets; so far, no eggs have hatched. Interspersed within the main text are six pages of facts. Clear, full-color photographs show how responsible pet owners should handle their animals. Although the book focuses on specific kinds of lizards, the information is basic enough to be useful for owners of a variety of species available in pet stores. This logically organized, practical title will be a welcome addition to the pet sections of most libraries.
Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Lerner Publications (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822522632
• ISBN-13: 978-0822522638
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,318,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book Review, December 7, 2001

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This review is from: My Pet Lizards (All about Pets) (Hardcover)

This book is a wonderful book for kids. It describes the how to take care of Bearded Dragons. This book describes this boy Jamal and how he takes care of his Bearded Dragons and how he got started. This bookn is very easy to follow. It teaches you step by step on how to take care of a Bearded Dragon. I beleive it is a great book for people who are just starting out. So if you are starting out with lizards and you need good information. I would go with this book. I enjoyed this book. Well enjoy!