20 Fun Facts about Amphibian Adaptations |
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| Author:
| Mahoney, Emily |
| Series title: | Fun Fact File: Animal Adaptations Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4824-4409-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2016 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $27.93 |
Book Description:
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Reptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn't always this way! Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions of years ago. Even more adaptations, such as how reptiles regulate their body temperature and their scaly skin, are more apparent to those studying crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles in modern times. Using a unique format of short facts, this book introduces readers to the science...
More DescriptionReptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn't always this way! Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions of years ago. Even more adaptations, such as how reptiles regulate their body temperature and their scaly skin, are more apparent to those studying crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles in modern times. Using a unique format of short facts, this book introduces readers to the science concepts of evolution as well as the features that classify an animal as a reptile.