The Gila Monster

by Jake Miller

Book Overview

One of the world's few poisonous lizards, the Gila monster is named for Arizona's Gila River. Once the lizard's venom has dripped from its grooved teeth into prey, death is imminent. Though a Gila bite is rarely deadly to a human, the bite is very painful. The Gila is the largest lizard native to the United States.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435836944
• ISBN13: 9781435836945
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5