Includes index.

What is a reptile? -- When reptiles ruled -- Happy families -- Inside out -- Cool customers -- Uncommon senses -- Mating displays -- Examining eggs -- Spitting images -- Scale tale -- Snake selection -- Lots of lizards -- Turtles and tortoises -- Turtle tank -- Crocodile clan -- Tuatara -- A bite to eat -- A tight squeeze -- Venomous bite -- Egg eaters -- Survival -- Blending in -- Lots of legs -- Ground control -- Life in trees -- Waterproofed -- Natural enemies -- Just good friends -- An eye to the future -- Reptile classification -- Reptile evolution -- Threats.

Uncover the lives of lizards, the tactics of tortoises, and the secrets of snakes as you dive into the world of scaly reptiles. Find out the clever ways these cold-blooded creatures thrive, from changing their color to injecting their prey with lethal venom.