Written by herp expert Russ Case, this book helps new keepers learn how to choose a healthy pet, understand lizard anatomy and behavior, and create a safe, comfortable home where their reptile can thrive.

Step-by-step care guidance for setting up a vivarium and keeping lizards healthy and happy
What lizards eat with a full chapter on proper nutrition and feeding
The 5 best lizard pets for beginners including leopard gecko, green anole, bearded dragon, Chinese water dragon, and blue-tongued skink, with color photos and specific housing advice
Other cool lizards such as green iguana, chameleon, monitor lizard, tokay gecko, day gecko, and uromastyx that are fascinating to learn about
Health basics to help young herpetoculturists recognize and prevent common problems
Dos and don'ts in easy sidebars that help kids avoid common keeper mistakes

Why do tree-dwelling lizards have sticky feet? Why does the bearded dragon puff out its famous beard? Learn all about what makes each species unique inside this beginner's guide to lizards!

This jam-packed 120-page guide includes fun activities, stickers, a helpful glossary, and everything young reptile lovers need to start learning about caring for pet lizards. You'll learn where to find lizards and all the stuff they need, how to create a comfortable and healthy habitat for your pet lizard in a vivarium, and more.

Lizards is a perfect science and nature book for grades 4-6 and a great introduction to reptile keeping, animal habitats, and responsible pet care.

About the Author

Russ Case is the group editor of the monthly magazines Reptiles, Aquarium Fish International, and Freshwater and Marine Aquarium, as well as the annual magazines Reptiles USA, Aquarium USA, and Marine Fish and Reef USA. He lives in Southern California and has been a reptile and amphibian enthusiast since he was a small child exploring the wilds of suburban New Jersey in the 1960s. Lizards are his favorite herps, but he's also very fond of snakes, turtles and amphibians, and he has kept many different types over the years.

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