Slithery and Slimy

Slithery and Slimy

This is a book about reptiles and amphibians. Some are slithery. And some are slimy. By the end of this book, you will know the difference between reptiles and amphibians. You will also learn fun facts about these amazing animals.

How They Are the Same Reptiles and amphibians have backbones. They breathe air. Their body temperature changes. It changes with the temperature of the air and water around them. They get warmth from the heat of the sun.

How They Are Different Reptiles have dry, scaly skin. Most reptiles hatch from eggs with leathery shells that are laid on land. At birth, most reptiles look like their parents. Amphibians have moist skin with no scales. Amphibians come from eggs that have no shells. The eggs are laid in moist places. At birth, most amphibians do not look like their parents.

REPTILES Dinosaurs were reptiles. Many reptiles living today are related to dinosaurs. On the next pages we will learn about these reptile relatives.

Lizards All lizards are covered with scales. Lizards come in many sizes, shapes, and colors.