A comprehensive introduction to the biology and natural history of snakes. Authoritative and up-to-date text, abundant full-color photographs and worldwide coverage of species make Snakes an excell
YIKES!!! Join naturalist Nic Bishop for a closer look at scaly, scary snakes!Snakes are scaly, scary, silent predators. They use powerful venom or crushing strength to overwhelm their victims. Then th
The rain forest is home to some of the world’s biggest snakes. The huge anaconda hunts in pools and streams. It springs from the water to squeeze the life out of its unlucky prey! Slither inside Snake
Alligators and Crocodiles, Lizards, Snakes, and Turtles each provides an exciting opportunity to dig deeper into the lives of reptiles. For research or enjoyment, young readers
There are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes, and this illustrated book tells where they live, what they eat, and how they behave. It also reveals which snakes pose no danger to humans, how snake
Presents information about corn snakes, harmless snakes that often stand in for the dangerous copperhead in films and are popular pets, including information on their behavior, their habitat, and the
It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going to the zoo to learn all about snakes. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young reade
SnakesSlithering, scaly, and sly -- snakes are fascinating reptiles. They are also hunters. Find out how snakes survive in the wild, and how they capture their prey.
If you were a snake, you could . . . sleep all winter! grow as long as a school bus! swallow your food whole! crawl out of your skin! Featuring stunning full-color photographs from the Wildlife Cons
The animals slither and glide right off the page in this amazing, up-close look at the world of snakes. All the fascinating aspects of the snake are covered, from the elegant scales on their body to t
Love them or hate them, a lot of people have strong feelings about snakes. But how much do we really know about them? Do snakes have families? Do any predators hunt poisonous snakes? Perhaps you find
An updated photographic study of snakes offers a fact-filled look at the important role of snakes--poisonous and nonpoisonous alike--in the natural world and discusses how snakes eat, move, reproduce,
Snakes are reptiles. They are cold-blooded. They burrow underground to make their bodies warm. A snake’s skin does not grow with its body. Snakes shed their skin as they grow. Learn all about these wr
From garter snakes and vipers to boas and pythons, Snakes describes the biology and natural history of this ecologically diverse and important group of animals. Natural History Museum expert David Gow
Cool, slithering snakes! Read along as animal expert Jeff Corwin tells you about his favorite snakes and the experiences heA's had with them. Over forty photos help bring these fascinating creatures
Learn all about snakes in this exciting reader. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about these amazing animals. This Level 2 reader is carefully leveled for an ea
A classic novel from the bestselling crime writer - now in an arresting new packageNovember 1978. Britain is on strike. The dead lie unburied, rubbish piles in the streets - and somewhere is West Lond
Some snakes are more dangerous than others. Those that have venom, or poison, can kill their prey with just one bite!Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biolog
"Slither! Rattle! Hiss! Discover the wonderful world of snakes where they live, how they move, what they eat and whether they bite it, squeeze it, or swallow it whole!"
"Slither! Rattle! Hiss! Discover the wonderful world of snakes where they live, how they move, what they eat and whether they bite it, squeeze it, or swallow it whole!"
This book showcases over forty of the most fascinating nonvenomous and venomous snakes from North America and throughout the world. In addition to John Netherton's spectacular color photographs, Davi
There are about 3,000 kinds of snakes. Here is information about the different functions of these cold-blooded animals' physical characteristics. One also learns how they live, how they give birth (mo
Safe, temporary tattoos depict 10 dangerous reptiles from around the world! The real-life version of each of these fearsome snakes might be intimidating, but the tattoos will look sensational slitheri
A guide to snakes provides general facts about their characteristics and habitats, explains which ones make the best pets, and describes how to create the best environment for a pet snake.
Snakes, the best-known members of the reptile family, are some of the most popular animals in the world today. With over 120 species in the United States alone (including 17 poisonous varieties), Sna
The snakes in this book are slithery . . . and maybe a little scary. But they’re also beautiful! Slithery Snakes offers clues about these creepy creatures and gives you an up-close look at their amazi
Kids Meet the Snakes features snakes from all around the world, from the common garter found in many backyards to the fearsome Egyptian Cobra, with each snake showcased on a full-color 2-page spread c
A full-color guide to the natural history of venomous snakes Information on dealing with venomous snakes in the wild Includes 19 North American species accounts Feared and reviled by many, venomous sn
