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Books about characteristics of amphibians and reptiles

May is a magical month where learners can see ALL.THE.ANIMALS again! They’re either waking up from their winter sleep or they’re making their way back from their migration journey; either way, your kiddos have the opportunity to see animals of all kinds for a brief time before the end of school including amphibians and reptiles. Help your learners differentiate between the two with picture books.

In this episode, I share 6 books about characteristics of amphibians and reptiles. Listen in to discover some amazing picture books about amphibians, reptiles, and their unique adaptations!

Books about characteristics of amphibians and reptiles covered in this episode include:

• About Amphibians by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• There Are Amphibians Everywhere by Camilla de la Bedoyere, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
• Sunscreen, Frogcicles, and Other Amazing Amphibian Adaptations by Laura Perdew, illustrated by Katie Mazeika
• About Reptiles by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• Reptiles Everywhere by Camilla de la Bedoyere, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
• Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptiles Adaptations by Laura Perdew, illustrated by Katie Mazeika

Extra books about characteristics of amphibians and reptiles covered in this episode include:

• About Mammals by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• About Birds by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• About Fish by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• About Insects by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• About Arachnids by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• About Mollusks by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• About Crustaceans by Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
• Mammals Everywhere by Camilla de la Bedoyere, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
• Fish Everywhere by Camilla de la Bedoyere, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
• Bugs Everywhere by Camilla de la Bedoyere, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
• Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammals Adaptations by Laura Perdew, illustrated by Katie Mazeika
• Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other Brilliant Bird Adaptations by Laura Perdew, illustrated by Katie Mazeika
• Anti-Freeze, Leaf Costumes, and Other Fabulous Fish Adaptations by Laura Perdew, illustrated by Katie Mazeika

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

• “Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary Classrooms.”
• Episode 7: Animal Characteristic Breakdown: Reaching Your Curricular Goals by Teaching with Animals
• Episode 9: Exploring Invertebrates: 10 Picture Books to Introduce Animal Characteristics

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