poisonous snakes

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of various species of cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins.

"Learn all about venomous snakes in this . . . narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It's packed with . . . wildlife encounters, . . . science, and . . . info about venom and its deadly effects"--Provided by publisher.

"A countdown of five of the most dangerous snake encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these slithering predators"--.

Beware the venomous viper. This book will take readers along on the hunt with the viper as it uses its great snake senses and fatal fangs to kill its prey. Lively text keeps readers engaged as color photographs bring readers to the viper’s hunting grounds. Freaky facts about diet, anatomy, behavior, and life cycle will excite readers and keep them reading. The book also includes a description of the viper’s super senses, including its ability to sense heat in its environment to catch its prey. This is one snake hunt readers won’t want to miss.

There are plenty of underwater predators to watch out for, but one of the most venomous is the sea snake. Readers will delight in reading about the anatomy, behavior, conservation status, and life cycle of the sea snake, as well as its unlucky prey. The book focuses on the sea snake’s hunting abilities, including its amazing senses, swimming abilities, and deadly bite. Vivid color photographs will take readers on a dive into the sea snake’s habitat, while fact-filled text gives them a deep understanding of this underwater hunter.

Pythons are some of the longest snakes in the world. In fact, the reticulated python beats all. Readers will enjoy reading about the python’s amazing hunting technique, constriction, and the huge prey they’re able to capture. The book also includes fun facts about python anatomy, behavior, life cycle, and their conservation status. Fact-based text is sure to leave readers in awe, while vivid photographs bring readers up close to this hungry hunter.

The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, which is known for being dangerously poisonous and preferring to eat other snakes.

Discover the ten most bizarre snakes, lizards, and other reptiles on the planet. Many lived at the time of the dinosaurs. Could this explain their grotesque features? Check out blood-squirting lizards, monster crocodiles, the deadliest snake, and more. Come face to face with these extreme animals and learn their secrets!.

"Explains cobras, especially the king cobra, including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles six of the world's deadliest snakes, including how they hunt, what they eat, where they live, and the role they play in maintaining nature's balance.