Books on Reptiles

These books came from a study I did on reptiles and different strategies I could use within the classroom to teach on reptiles. Children love knowing and asking questions on animals they see through out their every day lifestyle. These are some great books that will really inform and encourage students.


About Reptiles: A guide for Children by Cathryn Sill.

Summary: About Reptiles is a thoughtful first glimpse into the world of nature for young children. This is an easy-to-read, informative books which explains what reptiles are, how they live and what they do. The illustrations are so beautifully detailed which shows the characteristics that all reptiles share.

Frogs by Gail Gibbons

Summary: This is a great book that will get children to understand the life cycle of how tadpoles become frogs. The information presented here includes how their bodies change as they grow from tadpoles into frogs, how they make sounds that can mean different things, how they hibernate when it's cold, and how they differ from toads.

Who Lives in an Alligator Hole? by Anne Rockwell

Summary: Living in Florida we see alligators all the time. This is story is very informative and explains characteristic of this important state reptile. Today the alligator has a key role in their ecosystem. Read this book and find out how alligators are more than monster reptiles.

Young Naturalist Field Guides: Snakes, Salamanders, and Lizards. by Diane L. Burns

Summary: this very illustrated children's book provides information about the wonders of nature in a fun and factual format. While reading this book you will also find fun awesome activities that engage the imagination. Children will identify a variety of different snakes, salamanders and lizards and will be provided tips on where they all live and what they eat.