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The Lizard Lady
by Jennifer Keats Curtis
Illustrator: Veronica V Jones
Ages: 6+
Published: 2018
Publisher: Arbordale
ISBN: 978-1-60718-066-1
Keywords: Lizards, Science experiment, Invasive species, Spanish Language, Mongoose, Endangered species
Nicole is searching for St. Croix lizards, hoping they survived the transition from Green Cay to Buck's island. Helpful illustrations and back matter. Also available in Spanish.