A Reptile's View of the World

by Flora Brett

Overview

They slink. They slither. They may even stare with unblinking eyes. Reptiles send shivers up some people's spines. But reptiles might be the most misunderstood pets around. Invite young readers to take a look beyond a reptile's physical features and discover what it's like to see, smell, hear, and feel—all from a reptile's point of view! In this eBook readers will discover how reptiles use a Jacobson's organ to smell, how they use their tails to defend against attacks, as well as quick facts about some reptile species commonly kept as pets.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515729662
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	12/21/2015
Series:	Pet Perspectives
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Flora Brett is a freelance editor and writer specializing in educational and parenting resources. She enjoys writing for both children and adults. Flora lives with her family in Tampa, Florida.

Table of Contents

Reptiles big and small — Teeth, tails, and scales — Super sight — Terrific tongues — Say what? — Feed me! — Feeling at home — Species fast facts.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 2–4—These informative books are narrated by a generic animal, though the first and last pages are written in the third person. Several of the eight chapters in each volume focus on the animal's senses and communication, explaining topics such as why dogs sniff each other's bottoms. The author also covers care and training. While Cats, Dogs, and Horses close by introducing a special trait or quality, Reptiles concludes with a section describing popular individual species including bearded dragons, corn snakes, and red-eared sliders. Definitions of highlighted words are listed at the bottom of the spread on which they appear as well as in the glossary: a reader-friendly feature. Two or three critical thinking questions, linked to the Common Core, are included in the back matter. While the conceit of writing these titles from the point of view of the animals feels forced, the focus on senses and communication sets this series apart. VERDICT Solid contenders.

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