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Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
272 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.
Description
The subject of this narrative is the generic snake. Intended for amateur herpetologists and general naturalists the work treats the origin, evolution and classification of snakes and then discusses morphology and function, how and where snakes live (habitat, adaptations and world patterns), feeding, defense, and reproduction. A chapter deals with the relationships of snakes and humans, and there are sections on taxonomy and classification with minimum...
3) Snakes
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Description
Jeff Corwin describes different types of snakes.
Author
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Description
Introduces snakers and why they sometimes attack humans, and tells of some real-life snake attacks. It is rare for a snake to attack a human, but it does happen. In Sinister Snakes, author Elain Landau uses dramatic stories, along with full-color photographs, to explain what sometimes happens when people and snakes mix with each other. Anatomy, habitat, behavior, and diet information, as well as a Fast Facts section make this a must read for everyone...
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Description
"Are pet snakes dangerous? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction book. Do snakes ever blink? Slow slithering and heat basking behaviors make snakes fascinating to watch. What's it like to own one? Nine questions that kids would ask and well-researched, easy-to-understand answers teach readers about life with a snake, including pet care and handling techniques. Simple infographics support visual learning....
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
656 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm
Description
The Book of Snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering nearly one in six of all snake species. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for more than 160 million years, and that now inhabit every continent except Antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
[44] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Description
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 amazing skin patterns. Do you know which kind of snake is named after an article of clothing men once wore to hold up their socks? Or which snake has venom twice as lethal as a rattlesnake's? Or which snake appeared on the first flag of the United States? Guess,...
10) Slither, snake!
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"Meet different kinds of snakes! Find out where they live and what they do. Through engaging text features, such as the vocabulary tree and the wrap-up activity, kids will be introduced to vocabulary in concept groups--helping them make connections between words and expanding their understanding of the world" --
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xxvi, 481 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"There's no sound quite like it, or as viscerally terrifying: the ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake. It's a chilling shorthand for imminent danger, and a reminder of the countless ways that nature can suddenly snuff us out. Yet most of us have never seen a timber rattler. Though they're found in thirty-one states, and near many major cities, in contemporary America timber rattlesnakes are creatures mostly of imagination and innate fear. Ted...
16) Black mambas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Description
"This book details the life and habits of black mambas"--
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the world of snakes with Everything You Need to Know About Snakes. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on our serpent friends. Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a snake's habitat and behavior. See how they survive in forests, deserts, and oceans, and how these clever creatures have adapted...
Author
Series
Adventures of Sophie Mouse volume 3
Formats
Description
Sophie Mouse wants to prove how wonderful mice are for a school project she is doing with her brother, Winston, but starts to have doubts when, even with Hattie and Owen's help, she is unable to learn to swim.
20) Cobras
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Description
"Carefully leveled text in a narrative format couple with vibrant photograph to explore the appearance and behavior of a variety of cobra species. Includes picture glossary and index"--
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