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Millions of years ago, mighty reptiles known as dinosaurs ruled the earth. Though they died out long ago, students still enjoy learning about their modern-day reptile relatives, from common snakes and turtles to the more bizarre worm lizards.
Quick Summary
If your kid's ever been curious about what slithers, crawls, or shells up when they're not looking, this little book is a fun way to feed that curiosity without overwhelming them. Peter Murray covers the basics of modern reptiles snakes, turtles, lizards, and even the weird worm lizards that most kids have probably never heard of while weaving in some dino-connection background that makes everything feel a little more exciting. At around 2,400 words, it's the kind of book a reluctant reader can actually finish in one sitting and feel proud of, but substantive enough that kids already into animals will pick up a few new facts, too. Parents can rest easy knowing it's straightforward, educational content aimed right at the 4th-8th grade crowd with no iffy stuff just solid science with a prehistoric hook. If your young reader devours this and asks for more, they'd probably also enjoy "National Geographic Kids Everything Reptiles" for deeper dives into the scaly world.