{"product_id":"the-colorful-world-of-reptiles-9781797238432","title":"The Colorful World of Reptiles","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated introduction to reptiles with colorful watercolor art and descriptions full of fun facts.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the creator of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Colorful World of Dinosaurs\u003c\/i\u003e, this follow-up volume introduces fifty amazing reptiles with striking watercolor art and fun facts on each. Beloved author-illustrator Matt Sewell delves into the fascinating, mysterious, and sometimes downright bizarre lives of reptiles, including spectacular snakes, lizards, crocodiles, bearded dragons, turtles, and tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDid you know . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe oldest known \u003cb\u003ereptilian fossil\u003c\/b\u003e is 315 million years old!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat \u003cb\u003edinosaurs\u003c\/b\u003e were also reptiles--though not, as some people think, giant lizards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003egreen basilisk\u003c\/b\u003e can walk on water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eGalápagos tortoise\u003c\/b\u003e can comfortably live for more than one hundred years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cb\u003esaltwater crocodile\u003c\/b\u003e is the world's biggest living reptile (with an average one weighing around one thousand pounds!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Colorful World of Reptiles\u003c\/i\u003e explores all these creatures and more--bright, horned, camouflaged, and striped--through gorgeous watercolor illustrations paired with surprising, little-known, and fun-to-tell facts about reptile behavior, habits, and appearance. This fascinating book will delight young readers and beguile reptile fans of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAESTHETIC \u0026amp; EDUCATIONAL: This volume's exquisite, colorful artwork and endlessly fascinating content will delight science- and nature-loving kids and adults as they learn about strange and wonderful animals. It makes a perfect home library addition, or a thoughtful gift for friends, family, or teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePOPULAR PETS: Due to their longevity, size, affordability, and ease of care, reptiles are extremely popular pets, especially for children. Share this informative book with anyone considering bringing a reptile into their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTALENTED CREATOR: Matt Sewell is the author and illustrator of many beautiful and treasured wildlife books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Colorful World of Dinosaurs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas of Amazing \u003c\/i\u003eBirds, \u003ci\u003eOwls: Our Most Charming Bird\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Charm of Goldfinches and Other Wild Gatherings\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids who love reptiles and wild animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for engaging books about nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers, educators, and librarians seeking artistic nonfiction books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Matt Sewell books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Sewell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton Architectural Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.90h x 9.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797238432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatt Sewell is a writer, artist, and illustrator whose books include \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas of Amazing Birds\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Colorful World of Dinosaurs\u003c\/i\u003e, both also published by PA Press. He lives in Shrewsbury, England, where he is an avid ornithologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Matt Sewell \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47858837848221,"sku":"9781797238432","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_12ff737c-502f-4a11-9db6-aa9ccf684ab6.jpg?v=1776861558","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-colorful-world-of-reptiles-9781797238432","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}