What's a Reptile?

1 minutes 20 seconds

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Explore the narrator’s backyard to get an up-close look at some scaled friends. Students will learn about the characteristics of reptiles. Animals discussed include turtles, snakes, and lizards. Part of the "Everyday Science for Preschoolers" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 1 minutes 20 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Animals, Biology, Reptiles
Grade/Interest Level: K - 3
Standards:

Release Year: 2015
Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
Series: Everyday Science for Preschoolers

Support Materials

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