Backpack Explorer: Spotting Snakes and Frogs, and Other Reptiles and Amphibians: What Will You Find? (Backpack Explorer) by The Editors of Storey Publishing
Search high and low for frogs, toads, snakes, turtles, and more with this interactive nature activity book--for ages 4-8. From the bestselling Backpack Explorer series, discover the delights nature has to offer. -Follow tips to spot reptiles and amphibians in wetlands, woods, wild areas, and around your neighborhood.-Discover fascinating facts about 100 different reptiles and amphibians.-Learn about habitats, lifecycles, camouflage, diets, and behaviors of creatures.-Includes scavenger hunts, outdoor games, nature science experiments, field guides, 50 stickers, a nature log, and a real magnifying glass. It's is the perfect gift for kids who love lizards, crocodiles, snakes, and frogs! Table of Contents:Are You Ready to Meet Some Reptiles and Amphibians?Head outdoors with your magnifying glass, sun hat, water bottle, journal, and camera and get ready to meet some new friends. STICKER SCAVENGER HUNT: 12 items1. Frogs2. Toads3. Salamanders4. Snakes5. Turtles6. Lizards7. Amphibian eggs (frog, toad, and salamander eggs all look different)8. Tadpoles9. Snakeskin10. Reptile signs/eggs11. Crocodilians12. Prey/Diet (insects, small mammals and aquatic invertebrates, vegetation, etc.) REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN IDENTIFYING TIPS (1 page) NATURE FIELD GUIDES (24 pages)Learn about all 12 things on your scavenger hunt list in more detail. Brush up on fun facts about types reptiles and amphibians, metamorphosis, camouflage, venom, habitats, diet, anatomy, behavior, and more. FUN & GAMES [12 pages]Make a Nature Snake and Turtle: with rocks, leaves, sticks2 Games (Chameleon game: find something in the environment that matches what you're wearing, leap frog/long jump, etc)Make a Rattlesnake Rattle (put seeds, pebbles, popcorn, rice, etc, in a little container, and shake, plus some facts about rattlesnake's actual rattles.Be a Herpetologist OR Frog Nursery1 Call a Frog (go to a pond in spring with a phone/recording device and play back their mating songs to see if anyone answers or comes closer to investigate)2 Endo vs Ectotherm (warm vs cold-blooded) facts and have kids spread out on different objects (rock, sidewalk, playground equipment, grass, etc, in the sun and move into the shade to feel temperature differences.Habitat hidden pictures (wetland, dessert) SENSORY HUNTS [3 pages]1 See It Scavenger Hunt (spotted, striped, camouflage, bright, floating, underwater, green, brown, etc )1 Smell It Scavenger Hunt (damp, sweet, rotten, fishy, woodsy, flowery, dirt, grass, etc .)1 Touch It Texture Scavenger Hunt (scaly, papery, slimy, gooey/gelatinous, wet, bumpy, smooth, hard, rough) DISCOVERY ZONE [10 pages]2 Reptile and Amphibian anatomy2 Lovable weirdos/record breakers2 Camouflage and Coloration1 Watch a tadpole metaphorize into a frog1 Frog/toad sounds1 Venom vs constriction in snakes1 Watch a chameleon change its color MY FAVORITE HERPs (fold out pages and 2 sticker sheets)Kids write down their name, the date, where they went, the time, season, and more fill-in-the-blank journal entries. Plus: record what species or sign found and how they identified them in a picture with stickers and pencils. Storey Publishing's children's nonfiction books spark curiosity and joy, and inspire kids to learn, grow, connect, and discover new skills. Target Age: 4-8 Storey Publishing Pub Date: April 29, 2025 0.3" H x 9.2" L x 7.3" W 48 pages hardcover