Jimmy's boa constrictor wreaks havoc on the class trip to a farm.

Jimmy's birthday party at SeaLand turns out to be a big splash when everyone ends up in the big tank.

The extremely long, bright green snake a boy receives from his father as an early birthday present proves to be incredibly smart and talented.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how to take care of a pet snake. Includes photo glossary and index."--

Do you want a pet that won't wake you up with its barking, doesn't need daily walks, and can go for a week or more without being fed? If so, a snake might be for you. But owning a snake is not easy. You need a container and other specialized equipment to make sure that your pet lives a long and comfortable life. Like any other pet, snakes can become ill. Most snakes eat only small animals such as mice. You may not be comfortable with feeding them....

Alexia is delighted when Mr. Cooper brings in Bob, a hognose snake, as class pet, but when Bob keels over, is Andrea's toy poodle or Alexia's neglect to blame?

English language learners find fun facts about snakes in this bilingual book, such as how they're able to smell without a nose, that they have no legs, and that they eat mice for dinner. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers also discover what they can do to keep a pet snake happy and healthy. Detailed photographs give beginning readers an up-close look at a colorful variety of pet snakes.

"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....

"A boa has no greater wrath / than when he doesn't want a bath!" In this rollicking verse story, the bathroom becomes a battleground between a clean-conscious youngster and his elusive reptile. Every child who has ever tried to avoid bath time-and every adult who has been faced with a child reluctant to bathe-will recognize in this uncommon boa some fairly common bath-dodging techniques. C. Imbior Kudrna's hilarious illustrations capture all the subtleties...