Text and photographs introduce readers to different types of snakes, their characteristics and behaviour and why some snakes are poisonous. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

What happens when the book gets it wrong? Max is not a cat-- Max is a dog! But much to his dismay, this book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a dog? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking. Illustrator Mike Wohnoutka hilariously depicts the pup's...

Eight-year-old Sophie Mouse is excited to return to school after the long winter break, but there is a new student--a snake--and Sophie and the other animals are afraid to sit near him, much less ask him to play with them, because they have heard snakes are awful.

"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" --

Earth is home to millions of fascinating creatures! Start discovering them with Animal Kingdom. This exciting series explores amazing animal species from all over the world. Each book takes you on a thrilling animal adventure to meet a special creature. Discover what each animal looks like, where it lives, how it survives, and much more.

"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 readers will love learning about these slithery creatures."--

"¡Ssss! Muchas personas les tienen miedo a las serpientes. Algunas serpientes son peligrosas. Pero la mayoría son inofensivas. ¿Crees que una serpiente sería una buena mascota? ¡Explora el mundo de estas criaturas curiosas para saber!"--Page 4 of cover. Ssss! Many people are afraid of snakes. Some snakes are dangerous, but most are harmless. Do you think a snake would be a good pet? Explore the world of these curious creatures to find out.

Information about and pictures of some of the biggest snakes ever found.

Ever wondered how snakes can swallow and digest an entire animal whole, bones and all? Or which snakes squeeze the life out of their victims? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked -- plus dozens of amazing facts and lots of colorful, action-packed illustrations.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of copperheads.