They have black and orange skin, forked tongues, and they wander around deserts, looking for prey. Gila monsters are one of a kind animals with unique features that make them a captivating high-interest topic. Take readers on an adventure through these reptiles’ lives with leveled text, fun facts, vibrant photos, and infographics that illustrate key concepts. Perfect for animal lovers, early reports, STEM and biology lessons, and struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension in a nonfiction beginning reader format.