Just Discovered Reptiles (Learn About: Animals)

by Jay Leslie

Overview

Let's learn all about newly discovered animals!

Have you ever seen a Salazar's pit viper or a nano chameleon? Now you can! With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five new species of reptiles. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these animals were discovered!

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Did you know scientists discover thousands of new species every year? Some are even named after things in popular culture like the Wakanda fish (Black Panther) and the Salazar's pit viper (Harry Potter). This vibrant new set of Learn About books gives readers a close-up look into five of the most fascinating new species of amphibians, fish, mammals, and reptiles that have been found on Earth in the past few years. Each book explores how, where, and when they were found, along with their habitat, diet, and survival skills. Packed with photographs and fun facts, readers will learn all about these exciting new species in the natural world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781339020457
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	01/02/2024
Series:	Learn About
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	21 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Jay Leslie is a writer who cares about revolution. Her other books include Who Did It First? 50 Politicians, Activists, and Entrepreneurs Who Revolutionized the World and Game, Set, Sisters!: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2024

Gr 3–5—Kids likely won't know anything about the species introduced in this series, because they were only recently discovered. Most were unknown until the 2000s and more than half were first identified in the past five years. Each title introduces five of these "just discovered" animals in four-page chapters. Entries provide a physical description, including size, and an explanation of its name if relevant, as with the vibranium fairy wrasse, whose name is derived from a Marvel movie (Fish). Many, but not all, include a bit about how the animal was discovered. Well-chosen photographs provide clear images of the creatures. Some images capture the unique features of these rare animals, such as the Orinoco mata mata turtle's shell (Reptiles) and the skin of the Mashpi glass frog (Amphibians). VERDICT Engaging profiles of rare animals with high appeal for young animal enthusiasts.

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