Amazing Animals - New Edition: Geckos

Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaiian people believe geckos are a sign of good luck.

Part of the Amazing Animals - New Edition series

From tree-chomping beavers to waddling penguins, and from galloping wild horses to prowling tigers, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each new title also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.