Adventures with Reptiles and Amphibians is an
immersive encounter with more than 20 representatives of some 14,000
cold-blooded species worldwide. How can you tell if a snake is venomous? How
does the chameleon change its colours? Why is the Japanese giant salamander a
rare sight in the wild? Lumber with the world's largest lizard, the komodo
dragon. Discover the secrets of the Galapagos tortoise. And admire (but don't
touch!) the brightly coloured poison dart frog. From leafy forests to muddy
wetlands, and sandy deserts to fast-flowing rivers, experience the remarkable
world of reptiles and amphibians as never before!
The World of Science comics series engages,
educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing
the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are
in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary
Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to
stretch inquiring young minds.
This book aligns with the following syllabi:
- Singapore
Science syllabus topics: Living and non-living things.
- Cambridge
Primary Science syllabus topics: Humans and animals.
- IB
Primary Years Programme Science syllabus topics: Living and non-living
things, Plants and animals, Habitats and ecosystems, Life cycles and
adaptations, and Interdependent relationships.
Contents:
ALL ABOUT REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS:
SNAKES ALIVE!:
- Is
It Venomous?
- Heads
or Tails?
FEARSOME HUNTERS:
- Wetland
Titans
- Danger
Down Under
LOVELY LIZARDS:
- Ancient
Dragon
- Sticking
Its Neck Out
- Calmer
Chameleon?
SPECIAL CASES:
- Armoured
Giant of the Galápagos
- Which
Turtle Has a Snorkel?
SMOOTH AND SLICK:
- Beautiful
and Deadly
- Endangered
River Giant
CREATURE FEATURES:
- Panamanian
Golden Frog
- Gharial
- Pancake
Tortoise
- Alligator
Snapping Turtle
- American
Alligator
QUIZ CHALLENGE:
- So,
How Much Do You Really Know About Reptiles and Amphibians?
Readership: 6-12 year olds, Singapore,
Asia-Pacific, worldwide. Trade, schools, libraries everywhere.
