Salamander
Ringed salamander © Peter Paplanus. CC-BY-2.0.
Classification: Amphibian
Groups can be encouraged to choose animals of different classes (reptiles, amphibians, mammals, etc.).
E-books and some videos are available free-of-charge for teachers via a one-time subscription at the Epic! website.
Consider using websites like SafeShare.TV and ViewPure to remove ads from websites.
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Websites
In-depth information about the Barton Springs Salamander in Texas.
Fun facts, habitat, regeneration of salamanders in South Dakota.
Interactive website with basic information about salamanders and newts.
Profile of the spotted salamander with images, scientific name, habitat, descriptions of and links to more information.
Information about this unique salamander found in Texas.
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Videos
News format video focusing on the Eastern hellbender salamander in the Appalachian region in the U.S. (YouTube)
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Portal Texts
by Ellen Stoll Walsh
ISBN-13: 978-0152019624 (F&P level: J)
by Anne Mazer
ISBN-13: 978-0679861874 (F&P level: M)
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Research Books
by Charlotte Guillain
ISBN-13: 978-1484604953 (F&P level: N)
by Alma Ray
ISBN-13: 978-1539020882 (F&P level: M)
by Gaia Carlo
ISBN-13: 978-1981355204
by Melissa Stewart
ISBN-13: 978-1598452389 (F&P level: M)
by Robin Nelson
ISBN-13: 978-0761341086 (F&P level: M)
by Diane Burns
ISBN-13: 978-1559716277
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E-books on GetEpic.com
by Grace Hansen
(F&P level: M)
by Josh Plattner
(F&P level: K)
by Megan Borgert-Spaniol
(F&P level: H)
by Kristen Pope
(F&P level: N)
by Leo Statts
(F&P level: M)
by Leigh Rockwood
(F&P level: R)
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Skype a Scientist
Register to schedule a Skype session with Dr. Jonathan Kolby, who studies amphibians and works for herpetological conservation.
Skype a Scientist matches over 2000+ scientists with classrooms around the world! Scientists skype into your classroom for 30–60-minute Q&A sessions that can cover the scientist’s expertise or what it’s like to be a scientist. Multiple topics are available.