Book Review of What Do You Think About Reptiles?: Decide for Yourself
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What Do You Think about Reptiles?: Decide for Yourself
Written and illustrated by Kalena Baker
Ages: 4-6 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Teaching Made Practical (2025) | ISBN: 979-8-9915483-0-4
What to Expect: Nature, animals, science, perspective, critical literacy.
Science can feel like a black-and-white, facts-only discipline, but this simple and elegant science picture book demonstrates to readers that even where facts are abundant, the truth is a matter of opinion and critical analysis.
Do you think a turtle’s shell is helpful or harmful? Their shells make them slow and easy to catch but also protect them from predators. Do you think you’d feel safe if you stumbled across a snake? Sure, a snake won’t attack unless it feels threatened … but how do you know the snake won’t find you threatening? And do you think you would want an alligator for a mom or dad? You might think not – but they are super protective, and no one else is going to eat you if you have an alligator protecting you! In nature and in life, there are always at least two sides to any story. To be a real critical thinker, you need to learn how to judge which facts matter for yourself!
By presenting two opposing but completely accurate sets of facts for each animal it explores, the book trains readers to understand that facts can contradict each other and form their opinions by weighing the evidence. Illustrated by beautiful photographs, the book also uses fact tables, pop-up question and fact boxes, and font effects to help readers navigate the text easily. It also contains succinct but practical advice for thinking critically.
What Do You Think About Reptiles? is a smart, balanced, and very clever science book, perfect for training readers to navigate our information-saturated world wisely.
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About the Creator
Kalena Baker is a former elementary school teacher turned curriculum writer dedicated to making complex skills accessible and fostering critical thinking in students. A lifelong book lover, she enjoys reading across all genres and age groups. When she’s not immersed in education or literature, you’ll find her exploring the outdoors—whether walking her dog, hiking scenic trails, or scuba diving beneath the waves.
For more information, visit www.teachingmadepractical.com.
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