Geckos (Nature's Children)

With over 900 species living today, geckos are a diverse group of animals. These lizards display a wide variety of colors, sizes, and habitats. Readers will find out what the many different species have in common, how they are different from other lizards, and how humans are affecting their chance for survival. They will also learn how geckos hunt and how they are able to climb walls and other vertical surfaces.