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An easy to read book about reptiles. Informational text that students can use to learn different facts about reptiles. We are doing a reptile unit in January where students need to do expository writing. ( )

I thought this book was very cute and informative. I liked how the pages were structured and how the author kept the readers attention.
The pages all had a picture of a reptile and the name of what animal it was. For example, there were pictures of alligators, crocodiles, caiman, and gharial, which all belong in the crocodilian family, and their names were all next to their pictures. There were also pictures of different types of snake movements shown. As well as reptiles in their natural habitat like a tree or the dirt.
I thought it was very catchy for the author to start the book off by having five pages of statements that were also questions for the reader. This was a great way to grab the reader and get the reader involved in the book instead of stating information straightforward. The author first asked, “ What is a reptile? Is it a long, skinny snake or a lizard that can grow a new tail?”, and continuing to ask four more questions like that.
The main lesson of this book was to inform the reader what a reptile is and explain different reptiles and their features. The author made sure that all the facts and details were stated clearly so that the reader understood the material. ( )