Introduces snakes and provides information on their physical characteristics, how they hunt, and why some snakes are poisonous.

A guide to more than 3,000 snakes from around the world. Physical and behavioral characteristics of these creatures are presented, with the most up-to-date information available about snakes' habitats, reproductive behavior, feeding practices, defense mechanisms, and much more. A complete, detailed directory lists all species of the 18 snake families; the special "Fact Files" section gives at-a-glance information about every featured snake.

Crictor, a boa constrictor lives in the home of schoolteacher named Madame Bodot in France and makes friends with the schoolchildren and catches a burglar.

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

Ten mice outsmart a hungry snake.

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the largest poisonous snake in the world, the king cobra.

Illus. in full color. A scintillating survey of sensational serpents, from blood-spewing West Indian boas to "flying" golden tree snakes.

"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"--

A greedy python gulps down every animal he meets, which does not make him very popular. One day he grabs hold of a long slender tail, and the results are a big surprise.

Provides information on snakes and other types of reptiles.