Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised - Reptiles Break Rules : Phase 5

Phase 5 Set 5 5

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for Letters and Sounds Revised

Phonemes covered: /ai/ ea, ey /i/ y /j/ ge /m/ mb /n/ kn, gn /sh/ ti, ci /zh/ si

Reptiles Follow Rules

Meet the exceptional reptiles who break the rules of the animal kingdom.

Break

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Meet the rule breakers Reptiles have dry, scaly skin. They cannot produce their own body heat.

Lizards are reptiles.

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Some reptiles are exceptional. Get ready to meet the reptiles that break rules!

Snakes are reptiles.

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Rule 1: Animals can’t walk on water Basilisks dance across water to escape predators!

Their back limbs move so fast that a bubble of air forms under each foot. Basilisks push against this bubble to avoid sinking.

Don’t try this at home!

Rule breaker: basilisk

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Rule breaker: pygmy gecko

Pygmy geckos can walk across puddles.

This stops them drowning when it rains.

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Rule 2: Eyes come in pairs Some reptiles from New Zealand have three eyes!

Their third eye is covered with scales, but scientists know that it can sense light. However, it’s not for vision. It helps the reptile know when it’s time to breed. third eye in middle of face

Rule breaker: New Zealand reptile 6

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This Madagascar blindsnake has no eyes at all!

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Rule 3: Animals take in air with their noses Most animals take in air with their nose and mouth. This river turtle is an exception. It can take in air, using special glands in its bottom! These soak up oxygen from the water, helping the turtle to stay submerged for days.

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Rule breaker: river tur tle

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Phase 5 Set 5 5

Break

for Letters and Sounds Revised

Phonemes covered: /ai/ ea, ey /i/ y /j/ ge /m/ mb /n/ kn, gn /sh/ ti, ci /zh/ si

Reptiles Follow Rules

Meet the exceptional reptiles who break the rules of the animal kingdom.

Break

Browse the complete Collins catalogue at

www.collins.co.uk

Reptiles Follow Rules An information book

www.collins.co.uk/collinsbigcat

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