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Nomad Press

Date de parution

13 août 2020

EAN13

9781619309463

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

1 Mo

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 discoveryPromotes a sense of awe and wonder about the natural worldUses humor to engage children's attentionPromotes cross-curriculum learning through poetryIncludes a hands-on, science-minded project to help support and reinforce deeper learningMeets Next Generation Science Standards in ecosystems, biological evolution, and heredity for grades K through 2.About the Picture Book Science series and Nomad PressNomad 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.

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Publié par

Nomad Press

Date de parution

13 août 2020

EAN13

9781619309463

Langue

English

Poids de l'ouvrage

1 Mo

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ven snakes that wind sideways.
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ome amazing reptiles!
Reptiles have many remarkable adaptations
that help them survive. You've probably
heard that some reptiles strike or
bite when they are threatened.
You might know that turtles
have shells for protection.
But do you know what
green basilisk lizards do
to escape danger?
They run away . . .
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