Snakes and Other Reptiles

Name: Snakes and Other Reptiles
ISBN: 9780375860119

by Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce

Magic Tree House Fact Trackers Series · Book 21

For the curious child who wants to know if snakes are really slimy or how a lizard regrows its tail. This guide turns reptile curiosity into scientific discovery.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is transitioning from pure fantasy into a deep fascination with the natural world, or if they have expressed a mix of fear and curiosity about creatures like snakes and crocodiles. This Fact Tracker serves as the nonfiction companion to the Magic Tree House series, providing a bridge between beloved characters and real-world science. It addresses common misconceptions about reptiles while fostering a sense of wonder for biodiversity. Written with the accessible tone that Mary Pope Osborne is known for, the book explores reptile anatomy, habitats, and survival tactics. It is perfectly calibrated for the elementary schooler who wants to be an expert. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's interest in 'scary' animals by replacing fear with knowledge, making it an excellent choice for building confidence and scientific literacy in a low-pressure way.

Curiosity & Wonder

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Descriptions of how predators hunt and consume prey in the wild.

Scary ScenesMild

Illustrations and descriptions of venomous snakes and large crocodilians.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with predatory behavior and the food chain in a direct, secular, and scientific manner. It mentions that some reptiles are endangered due to habitat loss, which is handled with a call to environmental stewardship rather than hopelessness.