CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Reptiles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What reptiles can you name? Snakes, alligators, and crocodiles are all reptiles. Modern reptiles live on every continent except Antarctica. They range in size from...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Turtles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Turtles are reptiles in the order Testudines. Most turtle bodies are covered by a special shell developed from their ribs. About 300 species are alive today, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Importance of Reptiles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reptiles play an important role in the life of humans. In addition to playing an important role in many food chains, which keep the populations of small animals...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Lizards and Snakes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Lizards and snakes belong to the largest order of reptiles, Squamata. Lizards are a large group of reptiles, with nearly 5,000 species, living on every continent...
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Sea Turtle
A concise site that describes various sea turtles. A general description of the sea turtles life span, range, food, behavior and offspring is included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Reptile Structure and Function
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the structure and function of reptiles.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Lizard
This resource provides extensive information about lizards, including photos and an audio clip.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Rattlesnake
This resource presents detailed information about the rattlesnake, including several photos and an audio clip.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Museum of Zoology
See the Museum of Zoology where visitors can explore the museum's resources.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other Reptiles
This book checks facts related to the book Magic Tree House #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras by Mary Pope Osborne. When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure, they had lots of questions. Magic Treehouse Fact Tracker: Snakes and Other...
Other
Sun Site: General Characteristics of Reptiles
This site explains what reptiles are, where they live, what they look like, how they move, how they breathe, what they eat, what their sense organs are, and how they reproduce.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: King Cobra
Did you know that the King Cobra is the largest venomous snake? It can even kill an elephant! Find out other facts about the King Cobra including its anatomy, hunting and diet, reproduction, and classification.
DLTK
Kid Zone: Animal Classes
A comprehensive and colorful site that lists the various classes of animals with pictures and descriptions.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Eastern Box Turtle
A captivating look at the Eastern Box Turtle. Information includes what it looks like, where it lives, what it eats, how often it reproduces, and more.
Other
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Reptiles
This interactive animal guide from the Columbus Zoo highlights general information and fun facts about reptiles; this information can be sorted by diet or region where they live. Select an animal from the list to begin exploring.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Reptiles
Comprehensive resource investigates reptiles with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, history, evolution, and external links.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Komodo Dragon
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Komodo dragon characteristics, diet, and habitat. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its range and a video that shows baby Komodo dragons hatching at the Denver Zoo.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Gila Monsters
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Gila monster characteristics, diet, and habitat. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its range and a video that shows these poisonous lizards in action.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Environmental Education for Kids
This site provides illustrations, descriptions, and species of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles, and endangered species.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Reptile Adventure
During this lesson, learners work with small groups and partners on reptile research. They will have the opportunity to use books and the Internet for research. They will also go on a reptile adventure searching for new information about...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Reptiles Study Guide
A reference page with key facts about reptiles. Includes key terms, structure and function, reproduction, biological classification, evolution, and ecology.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Alligator Snapping Turtle
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Alligator Snapping Turtle.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Green Sea Turtle
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, and physical characteristics of the Green Sea Turtle. Sea Turtles can be viewed live on the webcam.