Packed with information and beautifully illustrated Really Remarkable Reptiles is a book to inspire a long-term fascination with these amazing creatures. From the opening page, where readers learn that reptiles are even older than dinosaurs, it explains how reptiles have adapted to survive, evolving to live in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. It looks at the main orders of reptiles – testudines (turtles), squamata (lizards and snakes) and crocodilia (crocodiles and alligators) – each page featuring different species. The illustrations are very striking, stylised but accurate, and the short passages of text are accessible but illuminating. It concludes with a chapter on habitats and environments and ends with a useful glossary. An information book that will hold its place on the shelf for years.
Winner of the BDC New Designer of the Year award 2017, Jake Williams has written his first picture book, Really Remarkable Reptiles, a quirky, arty book filled with fascinating information on the most remarkable creatures ever - Reptiles.
Reptiles are some of the most well-adapted, specialised and remarkable creatures on Earth. They have adapted to live in the most extreme environments on Earth, and they have a number of interesting tricks for catching prey and avoiding becoming it.
All sort of strange and wonderful facts are inside, such as why crocodiles swallow stones, why a group of turtle eggs will hatch at the same time, and which is friend or which is foe of the similarly-looking coral and milk snakes. You'll learn about reptiles in soaking rainforests, blistering deserts, and more - and you can find out how you can help preserve these amazing habitats from the greatest danger to reptiles ever - climate change. This beautiful book features a neon orange spine and cover text.
'A cracking bit of non-fiction ... shows off a plethora of scaly creatures in a crisp, clean design style with snippets of factual information.' Book Review
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About Jake Williams
Jake Williams is a Plymouth-based illustrator, designer and occasional animator. He creates shape-based vector illustration with bold and vibrant colours. Jake was awarded BDC’s New Designer of The Year 2017.
