A full-color, nonfiction picture book about how reptiles adapt to
their environments to survive and thrive in the natural world!
A lizard that walks on water? A snake that slithers sideways? These are
animal adaptations!
In Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile
Adaptations, children ages 5 to 8 learn how and why the green
basilisk lizard runs on the water's surface, along with the very good
reasons sidewinder snakes move the way they do. Explore these reptile
adaptations and more with vivid illustrations, layered text, a hands-on
activity, and plentiful back matter that motivates readers to further
investigate the remarkable adaptations of reptiles. An acrostic poem at
the beginning of the book offers a language-based entry into science
details. Perfect as a read aloud or early reader for science-curious
kids!
Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile
Adaptations is part of a set of five books in the Picture Book
Science series that explore strange-but-true tales of adaptation. Other
titles in this series include Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other
Marvelous Mammal Adaptations; Antifreeze, Leaf Costumes, and Other
Fabulous Fish Adaptations; Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other
Brilliant Bird Adaptations; **** and Sunscreen, Frogsicles, and
Other Amazing Amphibian Adaptations.
- Provides layered text and back matter that encourages more in-depth
discovery
- Promotes a sense of awe and wonder about the natural world
- Uses humor to engage children's attention
- Promotes cross-curriculum learning through poetry
- Includes a hands-on, science-minded project to help support and
reinforce deeper learning
- Meets Next Generation Science Standards in ecosystems, biological
evolution, and heredity for grades K through 2.
About the Picture Book Science series and Nomad Press
Nomad Press books in the Picture Book Science series present
real-world examples of science topics that kids find fascinating! These
nonfiction picture books consist of engaging narratives paired with
detailed, accurate illustrations and layered text that offers ample
opportunity for discussion and reflection. Elementary-aged children are
equipped to recognize basic science concepts and identify the different
ways they are demonstrated in real life, while being impressed with the
idea that science is a constant part of our lives and not limited to
classrooms and laboratories.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
