Book Category: Reptiles and Amphibians

  • Mossy
    FictionJan Brett A story of a turtle that is removed from, and eventually returned to, its aquatic habitat. Ages 3-5 ISBN-10: 0399257827 Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, River/Riparian – Keywords: aquatic habitat, turtle
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Life in Ponds
    Non-FictionGorvett, J. 1970. American Heritage Press. Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature Exploration, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: aquatic life
    Age Group:

  • At the Edge of the Pond
    Non-FictionDewey, J.O. 1987. Little, Brown, and Company. Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature, Nature Exploration, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: aquatic life
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Pond Life
    Non-FictionCrosby, A.L. 1964. Garrard Publishing. Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Nature, Nature Exploration, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: field guide
    Age Group: Parents & educators, Pre K-2nd grade

  • Secrets of Inland Waters
    Non-FictionAmov, B. 1965. Little, Brown & Company. Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Natural Cycles, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, Water Quailty – Keywords: aquatic life
    Age Group:

  • A Field Guide to Animal Tracks (Peterson Field Guide Series)
    Non-FictionMurie, O. J. 1975. Houghton-Mifflin Co. Category(ies): Mammals, Nature Exploration, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: field guide
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • The Snakes of Iowa: Nongame Technical Report No. 1.
    Non-FictionChristiansen, J.L., and Bailey, R.M. 1987. Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: field guide
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • The Lizards and turtles of Iowa: Nongame Technical Series No. 3.
    Non-FictionChristiansen, J.L., and Bailey, R.M. 1988. Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: field guide
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • The Salamanders and Frogs of Iowa: Nongame Technical Series No. 3.
    Non-FictionChristiansen, J.L., and Bailey, R.M. 1991. Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: field guide
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Freshwater Feeders: Studying food Webs in Freshwater
    Non-FictionHook, G. 2010. Rourke Publishing LLC. Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Insects & Inverts, Natural Cycles, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, River/Riparian, Wetlands – Keywords: food chains
    Age Group:

  • Pond and Brook: A Guide to nature in Freshwater Environments
    Non-FictionCaduto, M.J., Meadows, D.H. 1990. University Press of New England. Category(ies): Fish, Habitats & Ecosystems, Plants, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: field guide
    Age Group: Parents & educators

  • Old Turtle
    FictionWood, D. 1992. Pfeifer-Hamiliton. Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Growing Frogs
    Fiction

    French, V. and A. Bartlett. 2003. Candlewick Press.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Alligator at Saw Grass Road
    Fiction

    Halfmann, J., and L. Anzalone. 2006. Palm Publishing, LLC.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: alligator
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • I Need a Snake
    Fiction

    Jonell, L. and P. Mathers. 2000. Penguin Young Readers Group.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: snakes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • A Color of His Own
    Fiction

    Lionni, L. 1997. Random House Children’s Books.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: chameleon
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Turtle Time: A Bedtime Story
    Fiction

    Stoddard, S. L. Munsinger. 1997. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: turtles
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • What is a Reptile?
    Non-Fiction

    Schaefer, L.M. 2001. Coughlan Publishing.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: reptiles
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Snakes
    Non-Fiction

    Simon, S. 1994. HarperCollins Publishers.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: snakes
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • A Place for Frogs
    Non-Fiction

    Stewart, M., and H. Bond. 2010. Peachtree Publishers, Ltd.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Crocodile Safari
    Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2009. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Foolish Tortoise
    Fiction

    Buckley, E. and E. Carle. 2009. Simon & Schuster.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: tortoise
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Mixed-Up Chameleon
    Fiction

    Carle, E. 1988. HarperCollins Publishers.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: chameleon
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Chameleon, Chameleon
    Fiction

    Cowley, J. and N. Bishop. 2005. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: chameleon
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle
    Fiction

    Dennard, D., and K. Kest. 2002. Soundprints.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: bullfrog
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Frogs (Troll Firs- Start Science)
    Non-Fiction

    Dexter, R. 1996. Troll Communications.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Spring Peepers
    Non-Fiction

    Hawes, J. 1975. HarperCollins Publishers.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: spring peepers
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • How to Hide a Meadow Frog and Other Amphibians
    Non-Fiction

    Heller, R. 1995. Groslett & Dunlap.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Why Do Snakes Hiss?: And Other Questions about Snakes, Lizards, and Turtles
    Non-Fiction

    Holub, J. 2004. Penguin Young Readers Group.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Frog: A Photographic Portrait
    Non-Fiction

    Marent, T., and T. Jackson. 2010. DK Publishing, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Frogs: A First Discovery Book
    Non-Fiction

    Moignot, D. 1998. Moonlight Publishing.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Let’s Find Out About Frogs
    Non-Fiction

    Naden, C.J. 1972. Scholastic Library Publishing.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Yucky Reptile Alphabet Book
    Non-Fiction

    Pallotta, J. and R. Massiello. 1989. Charlesbridge Publishing, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: reptiles
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Frog: Life Cycles
    Non-Fiction

    Crewe, S. 1997. Steck-Vaughn.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • All About Lizards
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2004. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: lizards
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • All About Alligators
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2008. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: alligators
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • All About Turtles
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2008. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: turtles
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Slither and Crawl: Eye to Eye with Reptiles
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2009.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: reptiles
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Reptiles (Audubon Society First Field Guide Series)
    Non-Fiction

    Behler, J.L. 1999. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: reptiles
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Frogs: Inside Their Remarkable World
    Non-Fiction

    Beltz, E. 2009. Firefly Books, Limited.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Frogs, Toads and Turtles (Take-Along Guide)
    Non-Fiction

    Burns, D. and L. Garrow. NorthWord Books for Young Readers.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Calls of Frogs and Toads: Breeding Calls and Sounds of 42 Different Species
    Non-Fiction

    Elliot, L. 2002. Stackpole Books.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • An Extraordinary Egg
    Fiction

    Lionni, L. 1998. Dragonfly Books.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Turtle Dreams
    Fiction

    Bauer, M.D. 1997. Holiday House, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Seasons, Wildlife – Keywords: winter
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Great Trash Bash
    Fiction

    Leedy, L. 2005. Holiday House.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Stewardship – Keywords: garbage
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • All About Frogs
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2002. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • All About Rattlesnakes
    Non-Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2002. Scholastic, Inc.

    Category(ies): Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: snake
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Turtle in the Sea
    Fiction

    Arnosky, J. 2002. Penguin Group (USA).

    Category(ies): Ocean/Marine, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: sea turtles
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Frog Hunt
    Fiction

    Jordan, S. 2002. Roaring Book Press.

    Category(ies): Nature Exploration, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wetlands, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs, wetlands
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Hurry Up and Slow Down
    Fiction

    Marlow, L. 2009. Holiday House, Inc.

    Category(ies): Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: tortoise & hare story
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • What is a Mammal?
    Non-Fiction

    Schaefer, L.M. 2001. Coughlan Publishing.

    Category(ies): Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: mammals
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • The Salamander Room
    Fiction

    Mazer, A. 1991. Dragonfly Books.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords:
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Box Turtle at Long Pond
    Fiction

    George, W.T. 1989. HarperCollins Publishers.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wetlands, Wildlife – Keywords: wetlands
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Box Turtle at Silver Pond Lane
    Fiction

    Korman, S. 2001. Soundprints.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Turtle Splash!: Countdown at the Pond
    Fiction

    Falwell, C. 2001. HarperCollins Publishers.

    Category(ies): Habitats & Ecosystems, Pond/Lake, Reptiles and Amphibians – Keywords: aquatic
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Fish is Fish
    Fiction

    Lionni, L. 1974. Knopf Books for Young Readers.

    Category(ies): Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: fish
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Fish and Frog
    Fiction

    Knudson, M. 2005. Candlewick.

    Category(ies): Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: fish
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • An Egg is Quiet
    Fiction

    Aston, D. H., and S. Long. 2006. Chronicle Books, LLC.

    Category(ies): Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: egg laying animals
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade

  • Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Ughs (Sharing Nature With Children Book)
    Fiction

    Fredericks, A. 2001. Dawn Publications.

    Category(ies): Art & Nature, Reptiles and Amphibians, Wildlife – Keywords: frogs
    Age Group: Pre K-2nd grade