Flick! The Truth About Lizards
by Annette Whipple
32 pages; ages 8-12
Reycraft Books, 2025
theme: animals, lizards, nonfiction
The flicking tongue. The color-changing skin. The watchful eyes…
Geckos, iguanas and skinks are just some of the reptiles that scientists have grouped into a category they call “lizards.” In this book, Annette introduces readers to lizard secrets: why they flick their tongues, where they live, and what they eat.
What I like about this book: I like the way Annette begins each section with a question, like “what good are lizards’ toes?” I love the photographs that capture lizards at their scaly-est. And there are extra facts on each spread under “scales & tails” where we can discover things like how geckos can hang upside down. Back matter includes caring for a lizard as a pet, an introduction to some scaly superstars, a hands-on exploration of how chameleon tongues work, and a glossary.
Beyond the Books:
Make a 3-D paper lizard with a roly tail – it’s fun to make. Here’s a video showing how
Check out the lizard and reptile hands-on STEM activities at Growing With Science blog – including one about how lizards warm up in the sunshine.
Do lizards live in your backyard? Here are the most common lizards that live in the United States. If you can’t find any living around your neighborhood, maybe a nearby zoo has a reptile house with lizards.
Could gecko feet help us walk on slippery surfaces? Here’s how gecko feet work (a National Geo Kids video). Inspired by gecko footpads, some scientists are developing a material that could be used in shoe soles to prevent slips and slides. What feature of lizards inspires you to create something?
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