Book 32, Question 1 · Video
What do all reptiles have in common?
Snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and a lizard-like animal called the tuatara are all reptiles. They have a backbone and dry, scaly skin. They breathe air with lungs for their whole lives, even sea turtles and sea snakes. Most reptiles lay eggs, and their body temperature changes with the weather around them. Those shared traits put them in the same big family.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What do all reptiles have in common?
The Big Idea
Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles look so different! But they all belong to one big family. What do all reptiles have in common?
Backbones and Scales
Step one: Backbones and Scales. Snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and a lizard-like animal called the tuatara are all reptiles. They all have a backbone and dry, scaly skin.
Lungs for Life
Step two: Lungs for Life. Reptiles breathe air with lungs for their whole lives. Even sea turtles and sea snakes have to come up to the surface to breathe.
Eggs and Weather
Step three: Eggs and Weather. Most reptiles lay eggs. And their body temperature changes with the weather around them. Those shared traits put them in the same big family.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! No legs. Four legs. Shells. Big and toothy.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! A reptile's scales stay on its body, unlike feathers or fur. The tuatara is a reptile too. All reptiles breathe air. Most reptiles lay eggs.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Cut out or draw ten animal pictures. Include a frog, a snake, a robin, a dog, and a turtle. Sort the reptiles into one pile. Explain why each one belongs. Was the frog tricky?
Outro
Snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and tuataras are all reptiles. They share a backbone, dry scaly skin, and lungs for their whole lives, most lay eggs, and their body temperature changes with the weather. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!