Geckos

Written for elementary-age readers, this nonfiction title introduces geckos, lizards known for scaling walls and other surfaces. It shows where these reptiles live, which covers every continent except Antarctica, and notes that many people keep them as pets, though the animal has much more to offer than its popularity suggests.

Through its text and photographs, the book explores the gecko's physical features, typical behaviors, and the habitats it calls home. One section describes how a gecko can drop its tail to get away from a predator. The science content is written at a level suited to STEM learning.

The closing folk tale explains why Hawaiian people see geckos as a sign of good luck. Designed for classroom use, the book fits student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. It includes a table of contents, an index, definitions printed on the same page as the terms they explain, and a list of further resources.