Geckos

Webbed feet scuttle ... Sticky toes grip ... Meet the gecko! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these colorful reptiles of the lizard family. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts, and the animals' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Vietnamese myth about the gecko adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.