Reptiles & Amphibians

Frog and Toad, those famous pals, are beloved by generations of children....

After the holidays, Humphrey is shocked by a big surprise in Room 26—a new class pet! Humphrey tries to be welcoming, but Og the frog doesn't respond to any of his friendly squeaks or visits (remember, he has a lock-that-doesn't-lock). Plus, the students are so interested in Og....

Eleven-year-old Jake’s life has just turned upside-down. His father was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mother is going to leave to care for him. That means Jake’s spending the summer on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother....

With their Very Exciting Spy Technology and their tried-and-true, toilet-based travel techniques, the InvestiGators are undercover and on the case! And on their first mission together, they have not one but two mysteries to solve....

Zookeeper Fred loves snakes, but his favorite is a tiny green snake named Vern. Vern is sneaky and constantly tries to hide in Fred’s lunch. When Vern gets loose in the zoo and lands atop a boy’s head, it’s trouble....

Welcome to Chez Bob, which seems like a real restaurant...until you realize...it's on an alligator's NOSE....

The Enormous Crocodile decides that he wants a nice juicy child for lunch, horrifying the other animals in the jungle—his friend, the Notsobig One; Humpy-Rumpy, the hippopotamus; Trunky, the elephant; Muggle-Wump, the monkey; and the Roly-Poly Bird....

It's science-project time, which is bad news for Hank....

Jake Potter is back on Dewees Island for another summer with his beloved grandmother, Honey. This time, Jake is excited that his dad will be there as he continues to recover from his injuries sustained in Afghanistan....

Stink may be super smart and Stink may be uber-clever, but he just can’t seem to turn into a Dolphin. He’s been in the Polliwog swim class for what seems like frog-ever....

When the tortoise challenges the rabbit to a race, everyone thinks it is a joke. The race begins, and the rabbit moves out quickly. Before he gets to the finish line, he decides to take a rest. The rabbit falls asleep, and the slow-moving turtle passes him up and wins the race....

In this first of a charming series about a little mouse and her forest friends, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates—and herself—that a new student is nothing to fear. Even if he is a snake....

The number one best-selling book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! To save her, Jack and Annie must find a rare and precious emerald....

Frog and Toad are always together....

From Caldecott Medalist Arnold Lobel (1933-1987) comes a brand-new collection of rhyming stories about frogs and toads....

In the second book in the Og the Frog spinoff of the Humphrey series, Og is ready for adventure and is jumping at the chance to help kids be brave....

Mr. Hoppy is in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver; but she is in love with someone else—Alfie, her pet tortoise. With all her attention focused on Alfie, Mrs. Silver doesn’t even know Mr. Hoppy is alive. And Mr. Hoppy is too shy to even ask Mrs. Silver over for tea....

What's that odd-looking salamander that never leaves the water? It's an axolotl! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about axolotls, including what they eat....

This is the epic story of a slightly-squashed young cane toad's quest for the truth....

In this second book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, Sophie and her friend Hattie Frog go on a daring adventure through the woods in search of some special art supplies....

Tom Chapin's easy-going narration sets the tone for this story about Miles and his Swamp Band, whose music is in hot demand....

A modern fable in humorous verse....

Listen to the first two hilariously hip Chet Gecko mysteries in this one audio download....

An affectionate and quick-thinking boa constrictor saves the day during a burglary and receives a medal....

Og didn't know where he would end up when school was over, but it turns out Camp Happy Hollow is just about the best place ever....

My Pet Rattlesnake is an interactive story between storyteller and children. Feel free to adlib your own words. Usually, whatever the children say, the storyteller says something different. Do you want to hear about my pet dog, my pet cat, or my pet rattlesnake? (If students respond dog or cat, you say "Sadly, it ran away." And pretend to wipe away the tears from your eyes for several dramatic seconds.)

When the weather changes suddenly, the animals in a jungle find shelter in the mountains. When they return to the forest, one snake has changed forever. And it’s a good thing he does.

Axolotls have gills, but they are not fish. They are amphibians! Unlike other amphibians, though, axolotls spend their whole lives in the water. Young listeners will have fun finding out more about these unique creatures.

What is the longest venomous snake in the world? The king cobra! It can grow longer than a limousine. Its deadly bite can even take down an elephant. Young listeners will enjoy learning more about these fascinating reptiles.

This book is about a giant tortoise named Korie. He is on a mission to find the animal in the forest that is proud of himself. Korie talks to different types of animals, but he is never satisfied of the answer he is getting. But, one day he meets the lion, the king of the jungle, who helps Korie puts end to his chase.

An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart.

A brownish creature with bumps and lumps sits on rock. Is it a frog or a toad? From the color of their skin to how they move, frogs and toads are not the same. Dive right in to discover how they are alike and how they are different.

Max the alligator is throwing his friend Egret a big welcome home party. All the friends in the swamp want to chip in and help with the party, but Max insists on doing it all himself. After all, he has a fantastic plan! But when his party planning runs into problems, Max realizes that having a fantastic plan isn't enough.

Hattie refuses to comb her hair. One night a hairy godmother casts a spell on her. Hattie wakes up with snakes for hair! It’s nearly impossible to keep them under control, which is a huge problem at school. Will Hattie ever have normal hair again?

Spend a day and night in the desert! Learn about this dry habitat through the unique animals that call it home. Stand with meerkats during a watchful hunt for insects. Spot a jackrabbit taking a shaded midday nap. Join a desert tortoise as it dines on colorful cactus fruit. After dark, follow a snake as it slithers in cool, moonlit sand.

Hi, there! I'm a sea turtle. I spend most of my days surfing in warm waters, but I started life much smaller! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little egg to a hatchling to an adult.

Journey around the world to follow the lives of these cold-blooded reptiles as they hunt, hide, and fight their way through their day. Biologist and conservationist Christian Cave tells the story of the world’s most amazing venomous snakes in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as camouflage and skin shedding that are perfect for future biologists.

When an older couple tells Naomi and the rest of the club about a mean snake at a nearby pond, Naomi dismisses their concerns. After all, a pond is a natural place, and snakes aren’t mean—they’re just snakes.

Are you in search of a unique but manageable pet? Then go for an axolotl. No, this is not a typo, these beauties really are called that. Say ‘axe a lottle’ and you’ve nailed it. Be it its name, appearance, or qualities, an axolotl takes ten on ten for its uniqueness quotient. Axolotls belong to the salamander family. Their face looks like a smiley’s been perpetually drawn on it and they have tiny hands and feet which give them the name ‘walking fish’. However, they are amphibians with the ability to breathe out of water albeit for a very short period. Named after the Aztec god ...

Timmie, the Turtle, learned that his most prized possession, his Super Shel was not as much fun being hoarded as it was when he shared it. Sharing his Super Shell taught Timmie that the greatest treasures are the ones we share with others. True happiness comes from the friends we make and the joy we share with others.