Are You a Reptile? - by Thomas Kingsley Troupe (Paperback)

About the Book

"When young Allison the alligator hears Marty the mouse warning his friends to run away from reptiles, Allison sets out on a mission to find out what exactly a reptile is. After interviewing other animals and learning about the characteristics of reptiles, Allison realizes that she too is a reptile! Includes fact page, glossary, and resources for further research"--

Book Synopsis

What makes mammals mammals? How are they different from fish or insects? Join animal characters as they ask their neighbors questions about who they are. By the end of each narrative story, the main characters have learned the defining characteristics of their animal class. Humor will draw elementary-aged readers into this illustrated life science lesson about animal diversity and classification. When young Allison the alligator hears Marty the mouse warning his friends to run away from reptiles, Allison sets out on a mission to find out what exactly a reptile is. After interviewing other animals and learning about the characteristics of reptiles, Allison realizes that she too is a reptile! The humorous narrative and dialogue will draw elementary-aged readers into this brightly illustrated life science lesson about animal diversity and classification. Includes fact page, glossary, and resources for further research.