Lizards

National Geographic Readers: Level 2

by Laura Marsh

From geckos to iguanas, komodo dragons to chameleons, lizards are about the most awesome animal around! They inhabit every continent except Antarctica. Some are lethal. Some change color. Some have suction cups on their feet. There is enough fascinating information about these animals to fill an entire library of readers! But we've taken the absolute coolest information about the coolest animal and compacted it in this fascinating level 2 reader, perfect for anyone who loves slippery, slimy, creepy, and crawly.

This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginning readers features the magnificent images of National Geographic, accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors.

The inside back cover of the paperback edition is an interactive feature based upon the book. Level 1 books reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. In Level 2 books readers complete a Cloze letter, or fun fill-in, with vocabulary words.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Science, Childrens, Picture Books, Nature, Science Nature

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2012

Reviews

[Children's Literature Centre at FSU · Rating 4 out of 5]

This informational text book is a leveled reader about lizards. In this book, it talks about all the characteristics of lizards and how each adapts to the places where it lives. This is a great book to teach students about lizards, while also introducing informational text features. There are no illustrations in this book, but rather photographs that show lizards in their environment. The writing in this book is simple to read and follow along with. Overall I would recommend this book to teach about lizards as well as to introduce informational text.
Review written by Chesni Ultis.

[🌒JFosbookboss🌒 · Rating 4 out of 5]

awesome book on lizards, its a fast read & interactive so the little reader can put their knowledge to the test! The images are excellent. Great book for preschool-4th grade. This is the exact type of nonfiction book I’d recommend for new readers.

[Mellanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like these National Geographic books for kids, and my students enjoy them, too.

[Villain E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exactly what you're hoping for from the cover. Facts and photos about lizards. Some interesting species.

[Mrs Reddy Katzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely little book

[Jody Kyburz · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are more than 3000 species of lizards!

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative text, colorful pictures and fun facts cover every page.

There are little boxes with "tail terms" - these are definitions of terms the reader doesn't know. And several of the pages have riddles about lizards - kids will love them.

The amount of info giving in easy bites will give youngsters an appetite to learn more.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great photos!

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book to get kids reading and learning about animals.

[Lisa C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Engaging and informative for younger readers interested in the subject. Definitely a challenge for new readers, but concepts are kept simple and relate-able.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maddie’s contribution to our evening reading.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like lizards and this book had lots of 'em.