Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations by Perdew
Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations by Perdew

Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations

A full-color, nonfiction picture book about how reptiles adapt to their environments to survive and thrive in...
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Author: Perdew
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Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations by Perdew

Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations

$136.17
Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations by Perdew

Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations

$136.17
Author: Perdew
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description

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.



Author: Perdew
Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
Published: 08/13/2020
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 9.30w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9781619309487
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/10/2020 pg. 1

About the Author

Laura Perdew is an author, writing consultant, and former middle school teacher. She has written more than 20 books for the education market on a wide range of subjects, including wetlands conservation, the history of toilets, pirates, and extinction. Her book Biodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth (Nomad Press, 2019) earned a Booklist starred review and was a Junior Library Guild selection. Laura is a long-time member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, an avid runner and hiker, and an environmentalist. She lives and plays in Boulder, Colorado.

Katie Mazeika is an illustrator with a focus in children's publishing. She loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative that are filled with color and texture. Katie is the illustrator of the Picture Book Biography series from Nomad Press. Katie is a member of the SCBWI.


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