NONFICTION

Reptiles Everywhere

by Camilla de la Bedoyere (text) & illus. by Britta Teckentrup
Candlewick. Apr. 2021. 32p. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781536217070.
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Gr 1-4–This overview of reptiles provides engaging details. The clearly written text includes brief descriptions of their movement, habitat, physical features, diet, reproduction, and survival techniques. Conservation efforts are also mentioned. Boldface vocabulary terms contain solid, accessible definitions. The soft digital illustrations are stylistic rather than scientifically precise. The text shares interesting facts. For example, the thorny devil has spikes and grooves on its back to collect and deliver dew straight into its mouth, keeping the creature hydrated.
VERDICT Well-organized text and informative details make this title a solid introductory text. Young readers will be inspired to conduct further research.
Reviewed by Nancy Call, formerly at Santa Cruz P.L., Aptos, CA , Mar 01, 2021

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