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K-3
First Facts: Get to Know Reptiles series.
Ten chapters cover each lizard species' physical adaptations, habitat, diet, life cycle, threats, and conservation efforts. In addition to straightforward texts, the well-designed pages include captioned photos, fact boxes, and definitions of vocabulary words printed in bold. Report writers will find these introductions thorough and accessible. Two Common Core–related questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: Get to Know Reptiles titles: Chameleons and Komodo Dragons.
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K-3
First Facts: Get to Know Reptiles series.
Ten chapters cover each lizard species' physical adaptations, habitat, diet, life cycle, threats, and conservation efforts. In addition to straightforward texts, the well-designed pages include captioned photos, fact boxes, and definitions of vocabulary words printed in bold. Report writers will find these introductions thorough and accessible. Two Common Core–related questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: Get to Know Reptiles titles: Chameleons and Komodo Dragons.
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4-6
Amazing Reptiles series.
Using age-appropriate vocabulary and colorful photographs, each title includes five short chapters on the animal's features and behavior, touching on diet, habitat, reproduction, and threats to survival. Common Core–focused sections with reading-comprehension questions, writing prompts, and web links may distract casual readers or researchers. "Fast Facts" and a "Stop and Think" section are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Reptiles titles: Copperheads, Alligators, Geckos, and Bearded Dragons.
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4-6
Amazing Reptiles series.
Using age-appropriate vocabulary and colorful photographs, each title includes five short chapters on the animal's features and behavior, touching on diet, habitat, reproduction, and threats to survival. Common Core–focused sections with reading-comprehension questions, writing prompts, and web links may distract casual readers or researchers. "Fast Facts" and a "Stop and Think" section are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Reptiles titles: Copperheads, Alligators, Geckos, and Bearded Dragons.
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4-6
Amazing Reptiles series.
Using age-appropriate vocabulary and colorful photographs, each title includes five short chapters on the animal's features and behavior, touching on diet, habitat, reproduction, and threats to survival. Common Core–focused sections with reading-comprehension questions, writing prompts, and web links may distract casual readers or researchers. "Fast Facts" and a "Stop and Think" section are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Reptiles titles: Copperheads, Alligators, Geckos, and Bearded Dragons.
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K-3
Reptiles series.
These books for beginning readers introduce four different reptiles. The simple texts (briefly) discuss habitat, habits, physical features, and life cycles. The large, colorful photographs are eye-catching, which makes it unfortunate when parts of the pictures are lost in the gutters. These are adequate first science books. Glos., ind. Review includes these Reptiles titles: Alligators, Iguanas, Komodo Dragons, and Turtles.
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K-3
Reptiles series.
These books for beginning readers introduce four different reptiles. The simple texts (briefly) discuss habitat, habits, physical features, and life cycles. The large, colorful photographs are eye-catching, which makes it unfortunate when parts of the pictures are lost in the gutters. These are adequate first science books. Glos., ind. Review includes these Reptiles titles: Alligators, Iguanas, Komodo Dragons, and Turtles.
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K-3
Reptiles series.
These books for beginning readers introduce four different reptiles. The simple texts (briefly) discuss habitat, habits, physical features, and life cycles. The large, colorful photographs are eye-catching, which makes it unfortunate when parts of the pictures are lost in the gutters. These are adequate first science books. Glos., ind. Review includes these Reptiles titles: Alligators, Iguanas, Komodo Dragons, and Turtles.
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K-3
Reptiles series.
These books for beginning readers introduce four different reptiles. The simple texts (briefly) discuss habitat, habits, physical features, and life cycles. The large, colorful photographs are eye-catching, which makes it unfortunate when parts of the pictures are lost in the gutters. These are adequate first science books. Glos., ind. Review includes these Reptiles titles: Alligators, Iguanas, Komodo Dragons, and Turtles.
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4-6
Amazing Reptiles series.
Using age-appropriate vocabulary and colorful photographs, each title includes five short chapters on the animal's features and behavior, touching on diet, habitat, reproduction, and threats to survival. Common Core–focused sections with reading-comprehension questions, writing prompts, and web links may distract casual readers or researchers. "Fast Facts" and a "Stop and Think" section are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Amazing Reptiles titles: Copperheads, Alligators, Geckos, and Bearded Dragons.
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| July, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2785-5$21.26
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K-3
I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! series.
These volumes feature basic information about each animal. Topics include size, habitat, lifespan, feeding habits, and predators. Each book ends with a life-cycle diagram. The clean design includes one or two vivid, well-placed photographs on each spread. While the texts tend toward oversimplification, these volumes will be of interest to young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! titles: Fun Facts about Alligators!, Fun Facts about Frogs!, Fun Facts about Lizards!, Fun Facts about Salamanders!, Fun Facts about Snakes!, and Fun Facts about Turtles!
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| July, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2786-2$21.26
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K-3
I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! series.
These volumes feature basic information about each animal. Topics include size, habitat, lifespan, feeding habits, and predators. Each book ends with a life-cycle diagram. The clean design includes one or two vivid, well-placed photographs on each spread. While the texts tend toward oversimplification, these volumes will be of interest to young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! titles: Fun Facts about Alligators!, Fun Facts about Frogs!, Fun Facts about Lizards!, Fun Facts about Salamanders!, Fun Facts about Snakes!, and Fun Facts about Turtles!
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| July, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2789-3$21.26
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K-3
I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! series.
These volumes feature basic information about each animal. Topics include size, habitat, lifespan, feeding habits, and predators. Each book ends with a life-cycle diagram. The clean design includes one or two vivid, well-placed photographs on each spread. While the texts tend toward oversimplification, these volumes will be of interest to young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! titles: Fun Facts about Alligators!, Fun Facts about Frogs!, Fun Facts about Lizards!, Fun Facts about Salamanders!, Fun Facts about Snakes!, and Fun Facts about Turtles!
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| July, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2790-9$21.26
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K-3
I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! series.
These volumes feature basic information about each animal. Topics include size, habitat, lifespan, feeding habits, and predators. Each book ends with a life-cycle diagram. The clean design includes one or two vivid, well-placed photographs on each spread. While the texts tend toward oversimplification, these volumes will be of interest to young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! titles: Fun Facts about Alligators!, Fun Facts about Frogs!, Fun Facts about Lizards!, Fun Facts about Salamanders!, Fun Facts about Snakes!, and Fun Facts about Turtles!
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| June, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2787-9$21.26
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K-3
I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! series.
These volumes feature basic information about each animal. Topics include size, habitat, lifespan, feeding habits, and predators. Each book ends with a life-cycle diagram. The clean design includes one or two vivid, well-placed photographs on each spread. While the texts tend toward oversimplification, these volumes will be of interest to young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! titles: Fun Facts about Alligators!, Fun Facts about Frogs!, Fun Facts about Lizards!, Fun Facts about Salamanders!, Fun Facts about Snakes!, and Fun Facts about Turtles!
24 pp.
| Enslow/Elementary
| June, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2788-6$21.26
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K-3
I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! series.
These volumes feature basic information about each animal. Topics include size, habitat, lifespan, feeding habits, and predators. Each book ends with a life-cycle diagram. The clean design includes one or two vivid, well-placed photographs on each spread. While the texts tend toward oversimplification, these volumes will be of interest to young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Reptiles and Amphibians! titles: Fun Facts about Alligators!, Fun Facts about Frogs!, Fun Facts about Lizards!, Fun Facts about Salamanders!, Fun Facts about Snakes!, and Fun Facts about Turtles!