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Book

12 reptiles back from the brink

Call Number

  • J 597.9 BELL (CEN)

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Publication Information

North Mankato, MN : 12-Story Library, an imprint of Peterson Publishing Company, c2015.

Physical Description

32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Summary

This book shares the survival stories of endangered species that have made a comeback. Learn about the human and natural factors that drove each species to the edge of extinction, and find out what helped them survive and thrive.

Contents

  • Giant Lizard of La Gomera
  • Chinese Alligator
  • Western Swamp Tortoise
  • Lake Erie Water snake
  • Tuatara
  • Ploughshare tortoise
  • Grand Cayman Blue iquana
  • Galapagos Giant tortoise
  • Antiguan Racer snake
  • Sand lizard
  • Kemp's Ridley sea turtle
  • American crocodile
  • Fact sheet
  • Glossary
  • For more information
  • Index
  • About the author.

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