Snakes
Reptiles Series
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What’s inside...
Welcome to the world of cold-blooded creatures! This book introduces young readers to a variety of reptiles including alligators, chameleons, iguanas, komodo dragons, snakes, and turtles. It provides basic information about each creature alongside colorful photographs. Also included is a section on snakes, complete with additional facts and glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards, this book is a publication of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you find most interesting about the different types of snakes mentioned in the book?
How do you think snakes contribute to the environment? Can you think of any benefits they provide?
What feelings did you have when you learned about how snakes hunt and survive? Did any of the facts surprise you?
If you could ask a snake a question, what would you ask?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about snakes before and after reading the book, which can help you gauge any changes in perception or newfound interests.
Use the illustrations in the book to ask your child to point out different features of snakes, this can help engage visual learning and reinforce information from the text.
Link discussions from the book to broader ecological topics, such as the importance of biodiversity and the roles different animals play in ecosystems, to deepen understanding and appreciation.
After reading, consider watching a short documentary or visiting a local zoo or nature center to see real snakes, which can bring the book's content to life and provide a memorable learning experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: Grace Hansen's 'Snakes' educates young readers about the importance of snakes in our ecosystem, emphasizing their role in controlling pest populations.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and protect wildlife in their own environments, understanding the balance of nature.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Fear
Explanation: Through engaging facts and images, the book demystifies snakes, aiming to reduce the common fear associated with them.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by facing their own fears with curiosity and knowledge, whether it concerns animals or new experiences.
Example Lesson: Importance of Learning Before Judgment
Explanation: The book provides factual information about various snake species, encouraging children to learn before forming opinions based on myths or misconceptions.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to seek knowledge and understanding in all areas of life, promoting informed decision-making.
Example Lesson: Diversity in Nature
Explanation: ‘Snakes’ showcases the wide variety of snakes, highlighting differences in size, color, and habitat to teach about biodiversity.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate diversity in the natural world and understand the value of each creature’s unique role.